AMMIES' FATE NOW IN OWN HANDS

VICTORIOUS Salford boss Neil Wood is delighted his side’s playoff fate is in their own hands heading into the last game of the season after a huge win at ten-man Carlisle United.

- Lenny Wilson

The Ammies need just a point when they host Gillingham next weekend.

Luke Bolton’s stunning late strike did the damage as Salford secured what is a massive three points.

First-half efforts from Colin Hendry and Bolton did the early damage.

But Joe Garner pulled a goal back for the hosts with 13 minutes left, before they had Jon Mellish sent-off for violent conduct with seven minutes remaining.

The midfielder was given his marching orders for seemingly pushing Salford’s Elliott Watt in the face.

Garner won a penalty a minute later when Liam Shephard fouled him in the box – and Kristian Dennis stepped up to slot home the equaliser.