Morecambe denied Mark Wright a first win on his return as Chester boss by edging to victory at the Deva Stadium.

The visitors took a 32nd-minute lead when Craig Stanley slotted home and that advantage was doubled after 56 minutes via a Rene Howe penalty.

Chester scored with an Eddie Johnson headed on the hour but, in a spirited fightback, they could not equalise.

And both teams finished with ten men when Kevin Ellison and Danny Adams were both sent off eight minutes from time.

Chester: Danby, James Vaughan, Linwood, Roberts, Wilson, Harris, Barry (Partridge 62), Hughes, Ellison, Lowe, Johnson (Rutherford 61).
Subs Not Used: McManus, Kelly, Rule.

Sent Off: Ellison (82).

Booked: Linwood, Wilson, Partridge.

Goals: Johnson 60.

Morecambe: Roche, Bentley, Adams, McStay, Parrish, Stanley, Drummond, McLachlan (Artell 85), McGivern (Wainwright 80), Howe (Taylor 73), Carlton.
Subs Not Used: Scott Davies, O'Carroll.

Sent Off: Adams (83).

Booked: Adams.

Goals: Stanley 32, Howe 56 pen.

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Ref: Simon Hooper (Swindon)

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