Latics begin the New Year by welcoming Notts County to Boundary Park.

David Unsworth’s side will be looking for an immediate response after defeat in the reverse fixture at Meadow Lane last time out where the hosts ran out 4-1 winners.

Notts County have been the benchmark for the whole of the National League during the first part of the campaign and currently boast a four-point lead at the top of the division.

The opposition

Notts County are in their fifth season in the National League following their relegation from the EFL in 2019.

They have finished in the play-offs spots every season since relegation but are yet to make it back into League Two.

The club is one of the oldest clubs in the English game and has an FA Cup amongst its honours, with success coming in 1894.

Form guide

Current front runners in the National League, the Magpies’ run of form is impressive to say the least.

The win against Latics on Boxing Day saw them extend their unbeaten run in the league to 15 games.

Their lead at the top of the pile remains at four points due to title rivals Wrexham also picking up maximum points in their festive fixture.

The Magpies’ last six

Notts County 4-1 Oldham Athletic

Notts County 2-1 Chorley (FA Trophy)

Notts County 2-0 Gateshead

Maidenhead 3-4 Gateshead

Scunthorpe United 1-4 Notts County

Notts County 0-0 Yeovil Town

Watch out for

Latics fans will know all about Cedwyn Scott after he bagged a brace on Boxing Day.

Another summer signing for County from Gateshead, Scott has bagged 11 times in 23 appearances.

Similarly to his counterpart and the league’s top scorer Macauley Langstaff, Scott was a big part of the Gateshead side that secured promotion from the National League North last term, grabbing 24 goals in the process.

The 24-year old forward’s youth career began with Huddersfield Town but his first senior appearance came north of the border with Dundee.

Loan spells with Berwick Rangers and Forfar Athletic followed before he made the move back to England with non-league North east outfit Dunston UTS.

He then went to Hebburn Town where his impressive form earned him a trial at Newcastle United.

Following an unsuccessful trial, he would move back up the leagues to Carlisle United and then Gateshead.

In the dugout

Luke Williams is the man in charge of the visitors.

Williams took the top job at County in the summer, continuing the good work of Ian Burchnall, who left for Forest Green. He has had a big impact on proceedings with the club sat firmly on top of the table.

He has had various other jobs in football such as assistant at Swansea City and MK Dons as well as managing Brighton and Bristol City’s under 21 sides and Swindon Town’s first team on both permanent and interim basis.

Odds

County are again odds on favourites for the clash, priced at 4/11.

Latics are 6/1 to win at Boundary Park whilst the draw is 7/2.

Match officials

The referee is David Richardson, and he’ll be assisted by Danny Guest and Michael Bacon, with Gareth Thomas occupying the role of fourth official.

Match coverage and information

As this game is not being played within the blocked broadcast hours stipulated by Uefa, live streaming will be available through National League TV for supporters in the UK and overseas.

Matchday passes are available for £9.50, with further details here.

Live audio commentary is available on Latics Player, guiding you through the match.

For more information, visit the Latics Player page by clicking here.

Alternatively, supporters can also follow the game with live updates on the club's official Twitter account: @OfficialOAFC

As always, we will endeavour to ensure confirmation of the line-up is published as soon as possible on social media.

However, supporters should note that team sheets in the National League are not exchanged until an hour before kick-off. This is 15 minutes later than in the EFL and as a result, the line-up is likely to be published slightly later than in previous seasons.