Ian Holloway said that Swindon Town demonstrated that they have taken a step forward as they ran out 3-1 winners against Grimsby Town
Port Vale 0 Carlisle United 0: Carlisle are now four points adrift of safety despite claiming a well-earned point against promotion-chasing Port Vale.
Carlisle United have recalled teenagers Sam Hetherington and Anton Dudik from loan spells ahead of their festive fixtures.
Promising Carlisle United youth team player Dan Hopper has gone out on loan to Penrith.