Bristol Rovers V Carlisle at The Memorial Stadium : Match Preview

12 November 2015 19:01
Bristol Rovers V Carlisle - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live.


Tom Lockyer and Ellis Harrison on international duty for Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers have been hit by international calls for their Sky Bet League Two home game with Carlisle.

Tom Lockyer and Ellis Harrison are both away with the Wales-Under 21 squad so Tom Parkes and Jermaine Easter are set to deputise.

Midfielder Lee Mansell should return after being rested for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy defeat at Southend on Wednesday night.

Dan Leadbitter also missed the trip to Roots Hall with an injury sustained in the FA Cup exit to non-League Chesham last weekend but hopes to recover in time to take his place at right-back.

Carlisle manager Keith Curle faces a selection dilemma between the posts.

Mark Gillespie has been number one all season, but Dan Hanford impressed when handed a rare opportunity in the FA Cup victory over Plymouth.

Luke Joyce sits out the final match of his three-game ban, with Michael Raynes also suspended after collecting five yellow cards.

Alex Gilliead is away representing England Under-20s in France, while Danny Grainger (shoulder) and Anthony Sweeney (ankle) are hoping to be fit.


Source: PAR