League 2 round-up

Carlisle arrested their slide with their best home display of the season, beating thirdplaced Colchester 4-0.

Hallam Hope’s first-half goal set the Cumbrians on their way and Jerry Yates, Jamie Devitt and Danny Grainger made it safe after the break.

Morecambe suffered a first-half capitulation as they lost 3-1 at Lincoln. Goals from Harry Anderson, John Akinde (penalty) and Jason Shackell put the Imps in the driving seat, but the Shrimps pulled a late goal back through former Lincoln loanee Kevin Ellison.

Striker Chris O’grady bagged a hat-trick as Oldham beat Bury 4-2. Gevaro Nepomuceno also claimed a hat-trick of assists and Sam Surridge also scored, as Nicky Adams set up both Caolan Lavery goals for the Shakers.

Tranmere were sunk by two Jon Stead goals as they lost 3-2. Jon Smith and Connor Jennings netted for Rovers.