UniBond First Division North side Curzon Ashton survive a late Exeter fightback to dump their League Two opponents out of the FA Cup.

The home side took the lead when Chris Worsley saw his shot deflected past goalkeeper Paul Jones.

James Ogoo got a second with a dipping volley, before Michael Norton rounded off a breakaway move with a third goal.

Exeter's Steve Basham and Dean Moxey grabbed late strikes either side of team-mate Matt Gill's dismissal.

Curzon Ashton: Carnell, Russell, Whelan, Birch, Jones, Curley, Ogoo (Byrne 88), Worsley, Elliot (O'Connor 76), Norton, Edghill.
Subs Not Used: Barker, Booty, Watson, Hardman.

Booked: Edghill.

Goals: Worsley 26, Ogoo 56, Norton 79.

Exeter: Jones, Tully, Seaborne, Taylor, Moxey, Logan (Harley 46), Gill, Cozic (Basham 59), Edwards, Stewart, Stansfield (Watson 71).
Subs Not Used: Marriott, Panther, McAllister, Murray.

Sent Off: Gill (89).

Booked: Taylor, Seaborne.

Goals: Basham 84, Moxey 90.

Att: 1,259

Ref: Simon Beck (Essex).

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