When the world's oldest Football League club size up their chances in the world's oldest cup competition, we can be forgiven for surrendering to nostalgia.
This was a fixture that bore all the hallmarks of an FA Cup upset. Notts County have had famous days at Meadow Lane in recent times, notably holding Manchester City in 2011. Here, they promised to go one better and see off their Premier League rivals Swansea City once and for all.
County are 2nd in League Two and making rapid strides under the guidance of manager Kevin Nolan. This performance, particularly in the second-half, showcased all the verve and ambition of his side and their progress was underlined by the feeling Nolan's side may even have missed an opportunity by failing to complete the comeback and win the game.