Morecambe did Carlisle a favour at the top of the table this week as they defeated Rochdale 1-0 at Christie Park, Jim Bentley grabbing the only goal of the game in the 39th minute. Elsewhere in the League Cup, Oldham picked up a good 0-0 draw away to Middlesbrough in a match played at The Ron Greig Stadium, Billingham Synthonia.
That result meaning the Latics need anything but a draw between Preston and Bradford City in the last Group Two League Cup game to qualify for the semi-finals. Next week it is back to divisional action for four teams though as Carlisle and Tranmere play home matches against Accrington Stanley and Wrexham respectively.
Result in the division on Wednesday 27th January
Morecambe 1-0 Rochdale (7pm)
Result in the totesport.com League Cup Group Two on Wednesday 27th January
Middlesbrough 0-0 Oldham Athletic (7pm)
Fixtures in the division on Wednesday 3rd February
Carlisle United v Accrington Stanley (7pm)
Tranmere Rovers v Wrexham (2pm)
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