Coventry City will meet Sheffield United in the Johnstones Paint Trophy Area Quarter-Final.
Tonight at Meadow Lane, Sheffield United, who fielded former City midifelder Michael Doyle, took the lead through Shaun Miller in the 24th minute and Harry McGuire made it two just before the break.
Miller and McGuire had The Blades four goals up before ten minutes of the second half had been played and although Jordan Stewart pulled one back for Notts County, who brought on Lee Hughes at half-time, United had booked their trip to the Ricoh Arena.
The Area Quarter-Final is expected to be played on Tuesday December 4th or Wednesday December 5th.