Ged Brannan opened the scoring, taking a first half penalty in the absence of Lutel James, who was dropped to the bench.
Ian Craney continued his fantastic early season form with a powerful shot. Stanley were now cruising and had most of the possession, with Jon Smith playing well in defense in his first game of the season after being recalled from his loan at Barrow.
Rory Prendergast was brought down in the area by the home ‘keeper, Roberts, who was sent off by the ref and Ged Brannan fired the penalty past sub goalkeeper Baruwa.
Paul Mullin added a fourth and Ged Brannan completed his hat-trick with after the ‘keeper saved from Jon Smith and Paul Mullin.
Kennedy, Cavanagh (Howarth 80), Smith, Howson, Gerrard, Jagielka, Craney, Brannan, Prendergast, McEvilly, Mullin. Subs Not Used: Alcock, Cook, James, Banim