Lincoln’s late play-off surge continues with victory at struggling Carlisle
Posted Tuesday, April 02, 2024 by PA
Lincoln continued their late play-off charge with a 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Carlisle.
The impressive Imps secured a fifth successive win as they extended their unbeaten run to 15 games.
Michael Skubala’s side are ahead of seventh-placed Oxford on goal difference with five games to go.
Ben House opened the scoring in the 10th minute, slotting home after Joe Taylor flicked Lasse Sorensen’s deep cross into his path.
Jack Robinson blasted over the crossbar with Carlisle’s best chance before the break.
Jordan Wright produced a good save to tip a Jon Mellish header over at the start of the second half.
Luton loanee Taylor scored his 21st goal of the campaign as House turned provider for the striker to double his side’s advantage in the 56th minute.
Sam Lavelle pulled one back with 10 minutes to go as he poked home from Sean Maguire’s knock down.
Paudie O’Connor’s flick hit a post for the visitors before Teddy Bishop sealed the points with a stunning strike in the third minute of stoppage time.
- Tag:
Photos
More»
BIKINI PRO Model European Winner Diana Lapo
Saturday November 23 2024
Rodri returns as Man City count down to Spurs
Saturday November 23 2024
Your Say