Defender Scott came close to adding a second goal for Harriers of 52 minutes with a glancing header that drifted just wide of the post after a Flynn free kick. Dion Scott

Rovers, still playing with one out-and-out striker brought on Street for Carlisle on 59 minutes in a straight midfield swap.

Five minutes later Melligan's smart volley at the far post from Flynn's left-wing cross was well blocked by the body of Rovers keeper Howie.