Two goals in the space of nine first-half minutes earned Exeter three points with a home win over Altrincham.

Striker Adam Stansfield opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a low right-foot shot into the bottom corner from Richard Logan's cross.

And Matthew Gill doubled the lead soon after when he tapped in Wayne Carlisle's fine right-wing cross.

The visitors scored a consolation goal in the last minute when Colin Little converted Tom Cahill's pass.

Exeter: Marriott, Tully, Seaborne, Matthew Taylor, Edwards, Carlisle, Andrew Taylor, Gill, Moxey, Logan, Stansfield (Elam 65).
Subs Not Used: Jones, Friend, Basham, Harley.

Booked: Seaborne, Elam.

Altrincham: Coburn, Toulson, Tinson, Young, Shotton, Lane (Little 52), Battersby (Cahill 63), King (Roca 53), Lawton, Peyton, O'Neill.
Subs Not Used: Scott, Senior.

Booked: Shotton, Toulson.

Att: 3,501

Ref: B Malone (Wiltshire).