Alexander and Christoffer Reedtz run a football analysis company called `Football Radar` which is headquartered in London and also offices in Liverpool and Plovdia in Bulgaria.

The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed by Notts County.

Hardy put the then-League Two club up for sale in January before they were relegated out of the Football League for the first time in their history.

In a joint statement the new owners said: "Ever since we founded the company 10 years ago it has been our goal to own a professional football club, and we are thrilled that the day has come where we have fulfilled this ambition.

"While football is business for us it is also our lifelong passion and to now have the opportunity to own a club with such heritage as Notts County is a dream come true for both of us.

"It goes without saying that Notts County are a big club with a proud history, and its status as the world's oldest professional football club is something that we, and anyone else who loves football, find absolutely compelling.

"What also appealed to us about Notts County is the city of Nottingham itself, and the support the club enjoys here.

"The club's results in recent years have not lived up to the high expectations, but the fans have continued to support their team wholeheartedly. In our view, the fans are the foundation of any successful football club.

"The passion and loyalty that the Notts County fans demonstrate is truly admirable, and of essential importance to the club's future.

"We look forward to getting to know the fans better and to working with them to take Notts County forward".