'We want promotion' - Paterson 'not hiding' from Notts goal

Notts County head coach Martin Paterson says his side are not shying away from expectations as one of the favourites for promotion to League One.

Paterson joined the club from Burton Albion in June following County's defeat by AFC Wimbledon in the League Two play-off semi-final at the end of last season.

"When I joined the football club I said I am not going to hide from it. Promotion is something the supporters and owners want and we want it too," Paterson said.

"I wonder how many clubs are sitting there with the same objective this year.

"There's going to be a lot of them. It's a tough division this year so we have to make sure we are ready and do what we say."

Martin Paterson joined Notts County in June 2025 following the sacking of Stuart Maynard

The Magpies travelled to Germany as part of their pre-season preparations with Paterson admitting there is work to do on their attacking game.

"I got the training and physical side out of Germany. In terms of results and attacking moments probably not, but that comes with the honesty of how we are going to work," Paterson said.

"We always work to get more goals on the attack. I am confident with where we are defensively and our organisation but yes, our focus is now on working with the ball and finishing attacks," he added.

Notts travel to face Newport County on Saturday, 2 August for their League Two opener.