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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17. Gillingham
55pts (-7) Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX LTD

18. Newport County
52pts (-19) Photo: Getty Images

19. Accrington Stanley
51pts (-15) Photo: Howard Roe/ahpix.com

20. MK Dons
51pts (-16) Photo: Jane Russell
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