On-loan striker Jonathan Forte marked his Notts County debut with a stunning hat-trick against a lacklustre Barnet.

Richard Butcher had set the Magpies on their way with a left-footed volley before Forte stole the show.

He fired in his first from close range on 14 minutes, adding a second when Ismail Yakubu made a mistake and racing clear to slot in his third.

Barnet showed signs of life after the break with Albert Adomach going close but Notts County were home and dry.

Barnet: Harrison, Ogogo, Townsend, Yakubu, Gillet, Adomah, Porter (Deverdics 46), Bishop, Nicolau (Burge 60), O'Flynn, Birchall (Medley 74)
Subs Not Used: Beckwith, Leary.

Booked: Townsend.

Notts County: Hoult, Clapham, Edwards, Thompson, Mayo, Hamshaw (Nowland 73), Butcher, Neal, Weston, Forte, Facey (Canham 84)
Subs Not Used: Beardsley, Forrester, Pilkington.

Booked: Weston, Thompson.

Goals: Butcher 7, Forte 14, 32, 45.

Att: 1,934

Ref: Roger East (Wiltshire).

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