Blackpool's 2-0 Central League Cup win against Carlisle United as it happened

Donovan Lescott looks to play Brad Holmes through on goal but he slightly overhits his pass. Despite that, Holmes still nearly manages to reach it but the keeper is off his line well to clear.

Carlisle come close to a leveller at the end of the first-half as a near post shot is deflected just wide of Archie Cunningham’s post and into the side netting.

Pool just about deal with the corner as Sho-Silva heads over after the ball is worked back into the box.

HT: Carlisle 0-1 Blackpool

A really encouraging half from Stephen Dobbie’s side, who have looked the more cohesive unit by far.

Tayt Trusty, Owen Moffat and Brad Holmes the standout performers, but the Seasiders have been very good across the park.

Carlisle get the second-half underway. Blackpool leading 1-0.

Jamie Devitt goes close for Carlisle as he lets the ball come across him before firing a powerful shot towards the top corner, but Archie Cunningham flings himself across goal to make the save.

Jack Moore picks out Owen Moffat with a defence-splitting pass, Moffat then shows composure to settle himself before slotting past the keeper.

Brad Holmes tries his luck with a Van Basten-esque volley at the back stick after being picked out by Owen Moffat. The forward makes a sweet connection but volleys well wide.

The ball falls kindly for Tayt Trusty on the edge of the Carlisle box. He has the time to settle himself but he fires a wild first-time effort well over.

Blackpool are managing this really well now, keeping the ball and making Carlisle doing all the running. They’ve barely given the home side a sniff.

That’s almost sumptuos from Owen Moffat. He opens his body and curls a lovely effort towards the top corner, but it ricochets off the bar. So unlucky.