Matthew Tubbs' penalty gave Salisbury a narrow win over 10-man Grays, who missed a spot-kick of their own.

After an inspiring first period, Salisbury were awarded a 55th-minute penalty when Jon Ashton brought down Andrew Sandell and was sent off.

Tubbs slotted in the spot-kick but Grays should have drawn level seven minutes later when Ian Herring gave away a penalty.

But Danny Kedwell's tame effort was comfortably saved by James Bittner.

Salisbury: Bittner, Bass, Cook, Bond, Bartlett, Darrell Clarke, Turk, Herring (Fowler 69), Feeney (Matthews 77), Sandell, Tubbs (Griffin 85).
Subs Not Used: Robinson, Sangare.

Booked: Darrell Clarke.

Goals: Tubbs 55 pen.

Grays Athletic: Flitney, Gier, Stuart, Ashton, Gross, Campana (Welsh 60), Elliott (Thurgood 66), Cogan, Sloma, Kedwell, Ide (Wilnis 60).
Subs Not Used: Arnold, Bailey.

Sent Off: Ashton (53).

Booked: Kedwell.

Att: 987

Ref: M Thompson (England).