Shrewsbury Town 2-0 Mansfield Town

Bobby Grant's first goal of the season set Shrewsbury on their way to victory

Shrewsbury secured an eighth home win in nine games to see off 10-man Mansfield and go second in League Two.

Bobby Grant went close for the Shrews before the Stags' Jamie McGuire was sent off after picking up two bookings.

Shrewsbury's James Collins fired wide from 10 yards, while Mansfield's Daniel Carr was denied by Jayson Leutwiler.

Grant's powerful effort from just inside the box put the hosts ahead and Collins then smashed home from close range to seal victory.

Micky Mellon's side have now won their last six League Two matches while struggling Mansfield are now without a win in eight attempts.

Shrewsbury Town manager Micky Mellon told BBC Radio Shropshire:

"First half we knew it was going to be difficult to break down a well organised Mansfield side. Eventually we knew our athleticism would prove to be the difference.

"We had to keep patient, but sometimes you can be too patient. When we pass it we have to create chances and score goals. We upped the tempo and knew we would score goals.

"Bobby Grant is a terrific talent and we are delighted to see his shot hit the back of the net - that really helped open up the game. He hit it hard, and I am delighted for him.

"We have been consistently putting in performances all season, maybe not always getting results. But we have done nothing yet. We have to keep making ourselves strong and making the performance level high."

Mansfield Town manager Paul Cox told BBC Radio Nottingham:

"We knew this would be a tough game, I am disappointed with the sending off. I don't think Jamie was the aggressor.

"We have come up against a very good side who are flying high in the table. The sending off killed our game plan.

"The problem was when we went down to ten men the quality of the balls up field wasn't good enough."