Grays Ath 5-1 Stafford

Stafford Rangers suffered a major setback in their quest to avoid relegation as Grays Athletic handed them a devastating rout at the Recreation Ground.

The hosts took full advantage of their struggling opponents with Jamie Taylor opening the scoring in the 7th minute.

And to make matters worse for the troubled visitors referee R Whitton awarded Grays a penalty for a foul on Adam Gross by Wayne Daniel.

Danny Kedwell made no mistake from the spot in the 24th minute with his low left shot to double the home side's lead.

Rangers were all but dead and buried three minutes later as Barry Cogan made it three goals for Mick Woodward's men.

The Blues cruised through the second-half before adding another in the 68th minute courtesy of Cogan.

Damien Jarrett headed a consolation goal for the visitors in the 75th minute, but in honesty the match had already been one in the first-half.

Grays bookings: None

Stafford bookings: Gibson, 20

Ref: R Whitton

Att: 512