The 2005-06 campaign was a tense and desperate fight for survival for Notts County as The Magpies finished a precarious 21st in League Two, clinging narrowly to their Football League status. The season was characterized by a lack of consistency, with the club amassing just 52 points, but the determination of the squad ensured they avoided dropping out of the professional ranks. Leading the charge was the determined forward Glynn Hurst, whose 9 crucial league goals proved vital in a year built on sheer grit and the contributions of players like defender Mike Edwards and captain Julien Baudet, marking a difficult but defining chapter that ensured the club's survival in the fourth tier.