Improving Shrewsbury made it three straight league wins for the first time in more than three years as Taylor Perry's second-half goal put a dent in Notts County's promotion hopes.
County missed the chance to fire themselves into the top three as the hosts maintained their seven-point cushion over the relegation zone with a 1-0 home win.
Cox Stands Firm Early On
Shrews' stopper Matt Cox was forced into a good early save from Lewis Macari's header after he escaped his marker to meet Jodi Jones' corner.