Jimmy Ryan's late goal has helped Fleetwood Town into the Football League Trophy Northern final as they beat local rivals Morecambe.

The Shrimpers almost drew first blood at Highbury Stadium as Ryan Edwards managed to find space for a shot, but Amari'i Bell was on hand with a last-gasp tackle to keep the hosts on level terms.

Midway through the first half, Everton loanee David Henen breezed past his marker and unleashed a strike, which Morecambe keeper Tony Thompson managed to stop as Fleetwood tried to force the issue.

Town finally broke the deadlock just after the hour mark when Ryan weaved his way through the visitors' defence before teeing up substitute David Ball to score, six minutes after coming off the bench.

With 14 minutes left, the Cod Army sealed their place in the two-legged area final after Bobby Grant wrestled back possession for the hosts before passing to Ryan to slot home.

Fleetwood will not meet Barnsley in the Northern final after the Tykes knocked out Wigan Athletic following a penalty shootout on Saturday.