Swindon enhanced their play-off chances with a solid 2-0 win over Carlisle at the County Ground.
Austin and Paynter gun down Cumbrians
Swindon enhanced their play-off chances with a solid 2-0 win over Carlisle at the County Ground.
Only a Charlie Austin goal separated the teams at half-time in a match which saw both sides play a good passing game.
Swindon had the better of the early exchanges but it was not until the 31st minute that they took the lead through Austin, who latched onto a through ball, picked his spot and fired past Adam Collin for his 14th goal in 15 starts.
The hosts had several chances. Jonathan Douglas had a good opening in the 13th minute but his shot was parried by Collin from point-blank range.
Jon-Paul McGovern then saw his effort tipped over and Danny Ward sent a shot just wide.
Carlisle also had their moments, notably in the 17th minute when Ian Harte's free-kick forced a brilliant save from home keeper David Lucas.
On the stroke of half-time, Joe Anyinsah was denied after Lucas stretched to block his goal-bound effort with his legs.
Swindon increased their lead in the 52nd minute when Billy Paynter flicked on Alan Sheehan's driven free-kick to beat Collin.
The Robins peppered the visitors' goal for most of the second half but failed to add to their two goals.
