Stafford 2-1 Droylsden

Stafford earned a win over Droylsden as they climbed off the foot of the table at the expense of their beaten rivals, who had Ged Murphy sent-off.

Neil Grayson put the home side ahead when he powered in an effort before Droylsden's Murphy was red-carded for a foul on Jonathan Loukes.

The visitors did manage to pull level with a Sean Newton free-kick.

But Sangare Djoumin set-up Nick Wellecomm to restore Stafford's lead after 69 minutes.

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Stafford Rangers: Alcock, Gibson, Sutton, Daniel, Djoumin, Jarrett, Flynn, Loukes, Hamilton (Smith 85), Grayson, Wellecomm.
Subs Not Used: Allen, Ingram, Richards, Hopkinson.

Booked: Sutton.

Goals: Grayson 13, Wellecomm 69.

Droylsden: Phillips, Cryan, Strong, Roche, McGuire, Lynch (Murphy 15), Burberry, Newton, Talbot (Dugdale 77), Fearns, Ellis (Halford 46).
Subs Not Used: Denham, Williams.

Sent Off: Murphy (33).

Booked: McGuire, Dugdale.

Goals: Newton 51.

Att: 685

Ref: C Pawson (Sheffield).