Luke Armstrong' s 19th minute strike proved to be enough to take Pools up to second in the table as they hung on for a big three points against The Magpies.
County were reduced to 10-men late on as Ben Turner saw red – the fifth red card Pools have seen in four games for their opponents.
Here are the Pools player ratings from the win…
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Gavan Holohan in action for Hartlepool United against Notts County. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
. Ben Killip - 7
Had to be alert but didn’t have too many saves to make despite keeping a clean sheet. Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Joe Bunney - 7
Boldewijn got the better of him once down Pools’ left side but defended well otherwise with a great block late on. Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Ryan Johnson - 8
Kept a calm head under pressure and was dominant in the air. Photo: Mark Fletcher
. Timi Odusina - 9
Defended heroically at the back to help Pools keep a clean sheet under constant pressure in the second half. Photo: Mark Fletcher
1. Ben Killip - 7
Had to be alert but didn’t have too many saves to make despite keeping a clean sheet. Photo: Mark Fletcher
2. Joe Bunney - 7
Boldewijn got the better of him once down Pools’ left side but defended well otherwise with a great block late on. Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Ryan Johnson - 8
Kept a calm head under pressure and was dominant in the air. Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Timi Odusina - 9
Defended heroically at the back to help Pools keep a clean sheet under constant pressure in the second half. Photo: Mark Fletcher