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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13. Crewe Alexandra
63pts (+2) Photo: Getty Images

14. Fleetwood Town
60pts (-1) Photo: Brian Eyre

15. Cheltenham Town
60pts (-8) Photo: Getty Images

16. Barrow
58pts (+1) Photo: Getty Images
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