Crewe travel to 10th placed Carlisle looking to secure the win to gain some distance from the relegation zone. Crewe recorded their biggest victory of the season against the Cumbrians in September, as the Railwaymen came out 5-1 victors.
Carlisle Team News:
Simon Hackney is definitely out for the hosts, whilst Paul Murray is unlikely to feature. Left-back Peter Murphy has a good chance of recovering in time to play, whilst on loan midfielder Kevin Harper is expected to return following injury. Highly rated striker Joe Garner is eligible to play having made the loan switch from Blackburn.
Player to watch: Kevin Gall
With 5 goals and 5 assists this season, the ex-Yeovil man will pose a threat to Crewe’s defence
Crewe Team News:
Crewe are expected to be unchanged once again after strikers Luke Varney and Nicky Maynard overcame knocks. Stuart Tomlinson remains sidelined with a hernia problem, whilst Darren Moss and Paul Bignot will retain their places in the side.
Player to watch: Luke Varney
Varney has now bagged 19 goals this season and has also contributed 6 assists
Match Facts & Stats
Crewe’s Top Scorer: Luke Varney – 19
Crewe’s Leading Assistsman: Luke Varney – 6
Carlisle’s Top Scorer: Karl Hawley – 8
Carlisle’s Leading Assistsman: Kevin Gall – 5
Crewe’s Recent Overall Form: LLDWWL
Crewe’s Recent Away Form: WLDDWL
Carlisle’s Recent Overall Form: LWLWWL
Carlisle’s Recent Home Form: WDWLWW
Ref Watch:
L Mason
Match Prediction:
Carlisle 1-1 Crewe