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…
9. Gavan Holohan - 7
Played a key role in the goal but missed Pools’ best chance to make it 2-0 in the first half. Lively as usual. Photo: Mark Fletcher
10. Luke Armstrong - 8
Was in the right place at the right time to give Pools the lead with his fifth league goal in as many games. Photo: Mark Fletcher
11. Rhys Oates - 8
Was only on the field an hour but proved a persistent thorn in the side of the Notts County defence from the start. Great work to help set up Armstrong’s opener. Booked. Photo: Mark Fletcher
12. Ryan Donaldson - 6
On for Oates 61: Had one half chance from close range and fired a free-kick over the crossbar as Pools sat back and defended. Photo: Mark Fletcher