Substitute Luke Medley scored twice for Mansfield as they recorded a comfortable win against Eastbourne.

The home side took the lead when a Kyle Nix cross was headed in by Chris Smith from close range.

Steve Cook fouled Nix in the area and Rob Duffy slotted in the penalty to double their advantage.

Medley fired in from close range to extend the lead and he grabbed his second when he smashed in from six yards to round off the win.

Mansfield:

Marriott, Silk, Foster, Chris Smith, Sandwith, Istead (Briscoe 69), Nix, Mills, Adam Smith, Duffy (Medley 62), Connor (Stonehouse 82).
Subs Not Used: Collett, Naylor.

Goals: Chris Smith 43, Duffy 45 pen, Medley 74, 79.

Eastbourne Borough:

Banks, Baker, Mambo, Cook, Brown, Brinkhurst (Nathan Crabb 66), Weatherstone (Smart 81), Johnson, Matt Crabb, Taylor, Pacquette (Strevett 80).
Subs Not Used: Jenkins, Elphick.

Att: 2,312.

Ref: Stephen Ross (Lincolnshire).

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