Carlisle United 2-0 Grimsby Town

Grimsby was handed a League Two reality check as Carlisle boosted his automatic promotion push with a win over the FA Cup quarter-finalists.

Hurst kept just four players from his starting XI against the Saints, but for 36 minutes they were able to match Paul Simpson’s high-flying Cumbrians.

George Lloyd forced a fine save from Tomas Holy and Otis Khan rolled another shot just wide before two goals in eight minutes sank the Mariners.

Leeds midfielder on loan Alfie McCalmont scored his second goal in three games after Alex Hunt gained possession.

Paul Simpson’s side, who moved up to second place with their win, doubled their lead after 44 minutes.

Jordan Gibson’s first league goal since last October and his third of the season was a sweet low drive out of Max Crocombe’s reach.

Grimsby brought 4,300 fans to the south coast; This time, 428 die-hard players were denied a consolation goal when Lloyd’s header hit the post in the 77th minute.

PA media report.