Mark Stallard's penalty gave Mansfield victory against Grays Athletic.

The visitors almost took he lead when an effort from midfielder Barry Cogan was well saved by Patrick Gamble.

Mansfield took the lead when defender Jon Ashton handled the ball inside his own box and striker Stallard finished from the spot.

Grays substitute Mark Molesley struck a shot just wide of the post and rifled another over the bar as the visitors went looking for a leveller.

Booked: Lee.

Goals: Stallard 25 pen.

Booked: Elliott, Welsh.

Att: 2,378

Ref: R Joyce (Yorkshire).

Mansfield: Gamble, Jeannin, O'Hare, Moses, Silk, Blackwood, Somner, D'Laryea, Arnold, Stallard, Lee (Robinson 52).
Subs Not Used: Herriott, Shaw, Hurren, Trimmer.

Booked: Lee.

Goals: Stallard 25 pen.

Grays Athletic: Flitney, Sloma, Stuart, Ashton, Wilnis, Welsh, Elliott, Cogan (Campana 77), Bailey (Molesley 62), Taylor (Reid 60), Kedwell.
Subs Not Used: Gier, Arnold.

Booked: Elliott, Welsh.

Att: 2,378

Ref: R Joyce (Yorkshire).