Shrewsbury comfortably saw off Accrington Stanley to move back into the League Two play-off places.

Paul Simpson's men went in front when centre-half Graham Coughlan capitalised on poor marking to head home.

Stanley almost levelled but Town old boy Jimmy Ryan's fierce 30-yard drive hit the underside of the bar.

Grant Holt secured the points from the penalty spot, hitting his 22nd goal of the season when Nick Chadwick was brought down in the box by Chris King.

Shrewsbury Town: Daniels; Moss, Jackson, Coughlan (Langmead 77), Ashton; Davies, Dunfield, Leslie (Pugh 86), Humphrey; Holt, Chadwick (Hibbert 81).

Subs (not used): Herd, Walker

Booked: Jackson, Hibbert

Goals: Coughlan 19, Holt pen 39

Accrington Stanley: Arthur; Richardson, Edwards, Charnock, King; Higginbotham (Lindfield 61), Procter (Turner 36), Ryan, Kissock; Miles, Mullin

Subs (not used): Dunbavin, Murdock, Bell

Ref: Karl Evans (Greater Manchester)

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