Match ends, Grimsby Town 1, Carlisle United 0.
GrimsbyGrimsby Town1CarlisleCarlisle United0
Carlisle's League Two play-off hopes were dealt a big blow as Joe Grayson's last-minute strike saw them fall to defeat at Grimsby.
Charles Vernam created an early chance for the Mariners as he drove at the Carlisle defence, before seeing his deflected shot spin just wide of the post.
There were few chances in the first half, though, with Callum O'Hare coming closest for the visitors after seeing his shot blocked by Harry Davis.
Michael Jolley's men started the second period brightly but it was Carlisle who created the first chance of the half, with James McKeown coming off his line quickly to block Nathan Thomas' strike.
Vernam then took the bouncing ball well on the volley to force Adam Collin into a smart save, but the game looked destined to remain goalless as time ticked away.
That was until the 90th minute, when Vernam sent the ball in from the right to find Grayson at the back post, with the on-loan Blackburn defender slotting home to earn Grimsby a first win in 11 games.
Carlisle are two points outside the play-off places with two games to go.
Match report supplied by the Press Association.
Line-ups
Grimsby
Formation 4-2-3-1
- 1McKeown
- 2Hall-Johnson
- 24Davis
- 25Whitmore
- 3RingSubstituted forWoolfordat 63'minutes
- 27Hendrie
- 7Hessenthaler
- 18Vernam
- 15CliftonBooked at 64mins
- 21RoseSubstituted forPollockat 90+2'minutes
- 8DennisSubstituted forGraysonat 83'minutes
Substitutes
- 14Grayson
- 16Woolford
- 23Russell
- 29Burrell
- 30Curran
- 31Pollock
- 32McPherson
Carlisle
Formation 4-3-3
- 30Collin
- 4Liddle
- 5Gerrard
- 6Parkes
- 2Miller
- 8JonesBooked at 60mins
- 17O'Hare
- 21EtuhuSubstituted forGlendonat 28'minutes
- 16ThomasBooked at 54mins
- 9HopeSubstituted forKennedyat 82'minutes
- 22ScougallSubstituted forCullenat 64'minutes
Substitutes
- 7Kennedy
- 11Glendon
- 12Gillesphey
- 13Cullen
- 15Slater
- 23Branthwaite
- 29Gray
- Referee:
- Paul Marsden
- Attendance:
- 3,647
Match Stats
Home TeamGrimsbyAway TeamCarlisle
- Possession
- Home47%
- Away53%
- Shots
- Home10
- Away7
- Shots on Target
- Home2
- Away1
- Corners
- Home3
- Away3
- Fouls
- Home12
- Away14
Live Text
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Full Time
Second Half ends, Grimsby Town 1, Carlisle United 0.
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Joe Grayson (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Foul by Callum O'Hare (Carlisle United).
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Foul by Harry Clifton (Grimsby Town).
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Gary Miller (Carlisle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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Harry Clifton (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Callum O'Hare (Carlisle United).
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Corner, Carlisle United. Conceded by Alex Whitmore.
Substitution
Substitution, Grimsby Town. Matthew Pollock replaces Ahkeem Rose.
Goal!
Goal! Grimsby Town 1, Carlisle United 0. Joe Grayson (Grimsby Town) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Charles Vernam with a cross.
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Attempt missed. Luke Hendrie (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high following a corner.
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Corner, Grimsby Town. Conceded by Anthony Gerrard.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution
Substitution, Grimsby Town. Joe Grayson replaces Kristian Dennis because of an injury.
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Delay in match Kristian Dennis (Grimsby Town) because of an injury.
Substitution
Substitution, Carlisle United. Jason Kennedy replaces Hallam Hope.
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Delay in match Kristian Dennis (Grimsby Town) because of an injury.
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Alex Whitmore (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Macaulay Gillesphey (Carlisle United).
