Dale Eve and his Spennymoor Town team-mates crashed out of the FA Cup last night when they went down 3-1 to Chester in the third qualifying round at the Swansway Chester Stadium.

The visiting side took the lead in the sixth minute when Ryan Hall scored at the back post from a cross.

However, Chester equalised in the 24th minute when Jamie Morgan scored from a rebound after goalkeeper Eve blocked a shot from Brad Jackson.

Eve conceded a penalty in the 56th minute when he collided with Danny Elliott when chasing a ball into the box. Elliott stepped up to convert the spot-kick, sending Eve the wrong way.

Substitute George Waring wrapped up the win for Chester when he scored with his first touch from a corner in the 80th minute.