Notts keeper and fan Belshaw relishing first derby

Belshaw, a boyhood Notts fan, prepares for his first Nottinghamshire derby against Mansfield at the One Call Stadium this weekend.

Notts County goalkeeper James Belshaw is looking forward to his first Nottinghamshire derby against Mansfield Town this weekend at the One Call Stadium. The 36-year-old, who joined from Harrogate Town in January and helped Notts win promotion to League One at Wembley, has previously attended derbies as a fan and understands the significance of the fixture.

Belshaw described the derby as Notts' biggest, noting that the two sides have been at similar levels in recent seasons. His father Paul, a season ticket holder at Meadow Lane, will be travelling to support his son in the away end, marking an unusual trip away from home for him.

Notts currently sit 19th in League One after climbing out of the bottom four with a 2-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday and a 1-1 draw against Stockport County.