Garry Thompson's cross was fumbled into his own net by Mansfield goalkeeper Jason White before the visitors were gifted an equally soft equaliser.

Joe Lewis' clearance struck Mansfield striker Michael Boulding and ended up in the back of the net.

However, Craig Stanley put the hosts ahead before Chris Baker extended their lead with a penalty after the break.

Morecambe: Lewis, Yates, Artell, Bentley, Adams, Thompson, Sorvel, Stanley (Hunter 82), Twiss (Allen 69), Baker (Newby 86), Curtis.
Subs Not Used: Drench, Howard.

Booked: Twiss, Bentley.

Goals: White 5 og, Stanley 44, Baker 51 pen.

Mansfield: White, Mullins, Buxton, Martin McIntosh, Jelleyman (Arnold 83), Hamshaw, Bell, Dawson, Sleath (Reet 68), Michael Boulding, McAliskey (Rory Boulding 56).
Subs Not Used: Muggleton, Wood.

Booked: Jelleyman.

Goals: Michael Boulding 40.

Att: 2,980

Ref: Clive Oliver (Northumberland).