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Carlisle v Darlington

Carlisles home record is mixed with 6-0-5-18-13 but their last 5 is 3-1-1-9-4. Theyre unbeaten in 3 & beat Wrexham last time out.
Darlos away record is pretty damn unimpressive with 2-4-5-12-14 & the last 5 away is 1-0-4-4-6.

Heres the preview:
Carlisle striker Michael Bridges is back in contention for the visit of Darlington. The former Leeds striker was cup-tied for the LDV Vans Trophy Northern Section quarter-final victory against Tranmere.

Defender Danny Livesey missed the penalty shoot-out victory with an ankle injury but is expected to be passed fit to face the Quakers.

Skipper Kevin Gray was withdrawn at half-time against Tranmere but is almost certain to face David Hodgson's side.

United boss Paul Simpson has no other injury or suspension concerns, while the promotion-chasing Cumbrians have released former Newcastle midfielder Jamie McClen.

Ever-present defender Ryan Valentine will miss out for Darlington

The 23-year-old Welshman must serve a one-match ban after being booked for the fifth time this season.

Brian Close returns from an ankle injury to join Matty Appleby and Shelton Martis as potential replacements for Valentine.

On-loan Dagenham striker Tresor Kandol has been struggling with a shoulder complaint but could recover in time.

Meanwhile, goalkeeper Sam Russell (fractured fibula) and midfielder David Duke (groin) remain sidelined.

Carlisle for me