Danny Graham struck twice as Carlisle defeated Crewe at Brunton Park.

Graham volleyed home from six yards after Scott Dobie crossed from the right and then headed home an accurate cross from Simon Hackney.

Chris McCready pulled a goal back from close range after a flick-on from Julien Baudet, who later his the bar.

Dobie struck from six yards and Hackney finished after a Michael Bridges through ball before Tom Pope headed home a late consolation goal.

Interview: Crewe manager Steve Holland

Carlisle: Williams, Raven, Livesey, Murphy, Horwood, Dobie (Bridges 64), Thirlwell, Bridge-Wilkinson, Hackney, Graham, Carlton (Taylor 83).
Subs Not Used: Joyce, Gowling, Howarth.

Goals: Graham 15, 19, Dobie 59, Hackney 76.

Crewe: Collis, Woodards, Baudet, McCready (Abbey 83), Jones, Moore (Daniel 84), O'Connor, Bailey, Grant, Elding (Miller 70), Pope.
Subs Not Used: Rix, Clements.

Booked: Pope.

Goals: McCready 22, Pope 86.

Att: 6,919

Ref: Michael Oliver (Northumberland).