Brentford to face escape artists

Brentford will play Carlisle in the final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy after the Cumbrians survived a scare in the second leg of their northern area final at Huddersfield last night to win 4-3 on aggregate.

Carlisle were thrashed 3-0 on the night but held on to secure a clash with the Bees at Wembley on 3 April.

Gregg Abbott couldn't hide his embarrassment at the manner of his side's qualification but did praise them for their spirit.

"It is a fantastic achievement, make no mistake about it, but the worst possible way to do it was to lose 30," said the Carlisle manager. "They threw everything at us but our massive determination saw us through."