Carlisle United 0 Harrogate Town 1: Sulphurites 'thoroughly deserved' to take something from clash with high-flyers

A resolute defensive display from the struggling Sulphurites saw them hang on in there against League Two’s form side before eventually going on to nick a late winner.

It was United, who came into Saturday’s contest having triumphed in six of their previous seven games, who looked the more likely of the sides for long periods.

But, Paul Huntington’s attempted pass back to goalkeeper Tomas Holy ended up in the back of the home net on 82 minutes, handing the Sulphurites all three points despite them not registering a single shot on target.

"I'm buzzing for the players, they thoroughly deserved to take something from the game with the efforts they all put in,” Weaver reflected.

"It's not always been the case that we've got our rewards, but we did today and there's nothing better than a gritty 1-0 away win.

"Talking as an ex-defender, I'm looking on and proud of the defensive side of the game today.

"I thought that they were outstanding as a unit back there, every ball into the box was met with aggression and anticipation.

"Unfortunately for them [Carlisle], the win’s come from an own goal from one of their players, but being selfish about it, I’ve got to look at our position and we’re just pleased with the three points.”

Saturday’s victory was Town’s first in six matches and sees them climb one place to 20th in the League Two standings, maintaining the three-point gap between them and the relegation zone.