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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21. Harrogate Town
50pts (-20) Photo: Derbyshire Times

22. Tranmere Rovers
48pts (-25) Photo: Getty Images

23. Carlisle United
42pts (-27) Photo: Bruce Rollinson/AHPIX LTD

24. Morecambe
39pts (-30) Photo: Derbyshire Times
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