Sam Lavelle’s first-half objective earned already-relegated Carlisle a 1-0 victory at Cheltenham, denting the house facet’s survival bid.
Cheltenham knew a win would elevate them out of the underside 4 in League One for the primary time since mid-August, however Carlisle have been the higher facet throughout a cagey first half.
Joe Nuttall missed alternative to provide Cheltenham the lead within the sixth minute, side-footing huge after Liam Sercombe’s cross.
Georgie Kelly noticed a shot saved by Luke Southwood on the different finish and Luke Armstrong fired huge of the close to submit.
Jack Armer blasted one over the bar for the Cumbrians, however the impasse was damaged three minutes earlier than half-time.
Jack Robinson’s nook was headed again throughout objective by Ben Barclay and Lavelle touched it in from shut vary.
Cheltenham despatched on 4 substitutes at half-time and altered formation, leading to some early strain on the guests’ objective.
However goalkeeper Harry Lewis was hardly ever troubled and Southwood needed to fly at full stretch to maintain out a looping effort from Jon Mellish within the 77th minute.
