City drew a blank on the road again as they drew 0-0 at struggling Carlisle.

Here's T&A reporter Simon Parker's game guide and player ratings.

MAN OF THE MATCH

Richard O’Donnell wasn’t overly-busy but City’s captain for the day was spot on when he needed to be and made two crucial blocks in the second half.

MOMENT OF THE MATCH

Paudie O’Connor had to score with that late chance but managed to clear the bar from seven yards out.

MOAN OF THE MATCH

City once again didn’t force themselves on a struggling opponent and invited Carlisle on to them.

TACTICS

Harry Pritchard became the latest City captain as Jake Reeves was ruled out through illness. His place in midfield was taken by Matty Palmer, making his first start since the end of September. City stuck with three at the back for a fourth game.

PLAYER RATINGS

CARLISLE: Collin 7, Hayden 7, Webster 6, Branthwaite 6, G Jones 6, Carroll 6 (Loft 77min), M Jones 6, Scougall 7, Thomas 7 (Olomola 88min), Hope 6, Sagaf 6 (McKirdy 62min, 7). Subs (not used): Iredale, Mellish, Bridge, Gray.

CITY: O’Donnell 8, A O’Connor 6, P O’Connor 6, Richards-Everton 6, Mellor 6, Cooke 6, Palmer 7, Wood 6, Taylor 7 (Gibson 76min), Connolly 6 (McCartan 70min), Oteh 6 (Vaughan 79min). Subs (not used): Henley, Anderson, Sykes-Kenworthy.

REFEREE: Leigh Doughty (Blackpool)

BOOKINGS: Hayden, Webster (Carlisle); Cooke (City)

ATTENDANCE: 6,039

SHOTS ON TARGET: Carlisle 3, City 6

SHOTS OFF TARGET: Carlisle 6, City 9

CORNERS: Carlisle 4, City 8

FOULS COMMITTED: Carlisle 15, City 10