County must now ensure they secure a top seven finish when they travel to Harrogate Town this weekend.
The faltering Magpies are just three points above Colchester United with two games to go, but with a much superior goal difference.
Below Notts, Grimsby Town, Salford, Colchester and Chesterfield are all in the wings waiting for any more slip-ups.
Here a supercomputer – produced by footballwebpages.co.uk – has predicted which sides are destined for the top seven.
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1. Port Vale
83pts (+21) Photo: Getty Images

2. Doncaster Rovers
81pts (+21) Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

3. Bradford City
78pts (+20) Photo: Getty Images

4. Notts County
75pts (+21) Photo: Getty Images
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