Date:18 Sep 2010
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Brunton Park

Goal!

Live Commentary

The match has reached full-time.

94mins Outswinging corner taken by James Berrett.

91mins Corner taken left-footed by Cristian Baz to the near post, Ashley Barnes takes a shot. Adam Collin makes a save.

91mins Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Cristian Baz played to the near post.

91mins Corner taken left-footed by Cristian Baz from the left by-line to the near post, Jason Price manages to make a clearance.

86mins (Carlisle) makes a substitution, with Jason Price coming on for Francois Zoko.

85mins Francois Zoko challenges Adam El-Abd unfairly and gives away a free kick. Casper Ankergren takes the direct free kick.

82mins Foul by Glenn Murray on Adam Collin, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Adam Collin.

82mins Sean McDaid concedes a free kick for a foul on Cristian Baz. Tommy Elphick takes the free kick.

80mins Marcos Painter takes a shot.

79mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ashley Barnes by Lubomir Michalik. Ashley Barnes takes the direct free kick.

78mins Glenn Murray gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James Chester. James Chester restarts play with the free kick.

77mins Craig Curran goes off and Matthew Robson comes on.

76mins Glenn Murray crosses the ball.

75mins Unfair challenge on Oliver Norwood by Matthew Sparrow results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Lubomir Michalik.

74mins Matthew Sparrow fouled by James Berrett, the ref awards a free kick. Matthew Sparrow takes the direct free kick.

71mins Marcos Painter gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Craig Curran. Tom Taiwo goes off and Ben Marshall comes on. Frank Simek crosses the ball in from the free kick, Tommy Elphick makes a clearance.

68mins Francois Zoko gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Radostin Kishishev. Francois Zoko goes into the referee's book. Matthew Sparrow delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, save by Adam Collin.

65mins Unfair challenge on Glenn Murray by Oliver Norwood results in a free kick. Matthew Sparrow restarts play with the free kick.

65mins Glenn Murray produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the area and misses to the left of the goal.

64mins Glenn Murray challenges Sean McDaid unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Adam Collin.

61mins Kazenga LuaLua goes off and Ashley Barnes comes on.

60mins Cristian Baz replaces Elliott Bennett.

58mins Lubomir Michalik fouled by Glenn Murray, the ref awards a free kick. Adam Collin takes the direct free kick.

54mins Corner taken by James Berrett from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Matthew Sparrow.

53mins Frank Simek delivers the ball, save made by Casper Ankergren.

52mins Corner taken by Elliott Bennett, James Chester makes a clearance.

52mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Kazenga LuaLua by Frank Simek. Elliott Bennett crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing, Adam Collin makes a save.

48mins Corner from the left by-line taken by Oliver Norwood, clearance made by Glenn Murray.

47mins Tom Taiwo concedes a free kick for a foul on Tommy Elphick. Direct free kick taken by Matthew Sparrow.

46mins Inigo Calderon gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Francois Zoko. Sean McDaid takes the direct free kick.

The referee starts the second half.

The first half comes to an end.

45mins Matthew Sparrow gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Oliver Norwood. Matthew Sparrow shown a yellow card. Shot on goal comes in from Lubomir Michalik from the free kick, Casper Ankergren makes a save.

44mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Craig Curran by Tommy Elphick. Free kick taken by Craig Curran.

42mins Matthew Sparrow takes the inswinging corner, Francois Zoko makes a clearance.

42mins Gary Dicker decides to take the corner short.

42mins Kazenga LuaLua takes a shot. Blocked by Frank Simek.

41mins Frank Simek gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kazenga LuaLua. Adam El-Abd takes the direct free kick.

39mins Oliver Norwood takes a shot.

36mins Craig Curran is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Free kick taken by Casper Ankergren.

35mins The referee books Frank Simek for unsporting behaviour.

31mins Gary Madine gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Marcos Painter. Casper Ankergren restarts play with the free kick.

30mins Unfair challenge on Francois Zoko by Inigo Calderon results in a free kick. Sean McDaid takes the free kick.

27mins Handball decision goes against Glenn Murray. Adam Collin restarts play with the free kick.

26mins Frank Simek crosses the ball, Gary Madine takes a shot. Save by Casper Ankergren.

23mins Glenn Murray fouled by James Chester, the ref awards a free kick. Inigo Calderon takes the free kick.

22mins Elliott Bennett takes a shot from a long way out which goes wide of the right-hand post.

21mins Oliver Norwood takes a outswinging corner.

21mins Elliott Bennett gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Craig Curran. The free kick is delivered right-footed by James Berrett from left wing, clearance made by Tommy Elphick.

19mins James Berrett produces a cross.

18mins Radostin Kishishev handles the ball and concedes a free kick. Adam Collin restarts play with the free kick.

17mins Foul by Adam El-Abd on Tom Taiwo, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed right-footed by Oliver Norwood.

16mins Glenn Murray gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James Berrett. Adam Collin takes the direct free kick.

15mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Craig Curran on Radostin Kishishev. Direct free kick taken by Inigo Calderon.

14mins Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Oliver Norwood, clearance by Tommy Elphick.

13mins Centre by Gary Madine, Craig Curran takes a shot. Fantastic save by Casper Ankergren.

12mins Kazenga LuaLua sends in a cross.

10mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Francois Zoko by Gary Dicker. Lubomir Michalik takes the free kick.

8mins Craig Curran has an effort at goal from outside the penalty area missing to the wide left of the goal.

7mins Corner taken by James Berrett from the right by-line to the near post, Radostin Kishishev makes a clearance. Corner taken by James Berrett from the right by-line, clearance by Radostin Kishishev.

5mins Effort from the edge of the area by Gary Dicker goes wide of the right-hand post.

5mins Foul by James Berrett on Inigo Calderon, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Inigo Calderon.

4mins Unfair challenge on Inigo Calderon by Lubomir Michalik results in a free kick. Inigo Calderon restarts play with the free kick.

The referee gets the game underway.

Match Preview

Thirlwell missing for Cumbrians Carlisle will be without injured skipper Paul Thirlwell for the home clash with Brighton. The midfielder strained knee ligaments in last week's win at Sheffield Wednesday and will be sidelined for up to four weeks. Manager Greg Abbott has several options available to him as he looks to re-jig his midfield, with player-manager Graham Kavanagh, Ben Marshall and Matty Robson all ready to step up to fill the void. Abbott has no other new injury worries, but Marc Bridge-Wilkinson is still struggling with an ankle problem, fellow midfielder Kevan Hurst (back) is not ready for first-team action and Danny Livesey (groin) has targeted a return to full training next month. Abbott's side, unbeaten at home in the league this season, could leapfrog Peterborough into top spot with victory. Brighton skipper Gordon Greer returns to the squad. The defender recently completed a three-match ban but his comeback was then delayed by a calf injury picked up during a practice match. His return will give manager Gus Poyet a selection dilemma after the Seagulls secured a fine 2-0 win over MK Dons last weekend. Goalkeeper Peter Brezovan (wrist) and defender Lewis Dunk (foot) proved their fitness in the reserves this week after injury lay-offs so midfielder Alan Navarro (cruciate) is the only long-term absentee. Poyet is set to recall Argentinian midfielder Agustin Battipiedi, who was omitted from the squad last Saturday but has impressed in training during the week.

Formation:442Manager: Greg Abbott

Carlisle

Formation: 451Manager: Gustavo Poyet

Brighton

Adam Collin
Sean McDaid
Lubomir Michalik
James Chester
Frank Simek
Francois Zoko
Oliver Norwood
Tom Taiwo
James Berrett
Gary Madine
Craig Curran
SUBS
Tony Caig
Peter Murphy
Graham Kavanagh
Jason Price
Matthew Robson
Ben Marshall
Tony Kane

Home

Away

Casper Ankergren
Marcos Painter
Adam El-Abd
Tommy Elphick
Inigo Calderon
Kazenga LuaLua
Matthew Sparrow
Gary Dicker
Radostin Kishishev
Elliott Bennett
Glenn Murray
SUBS
Peter Brezovan
Agustin Battipiedi
Ashley Barnes
Cristian Baz
Francisco Sandaza
Liam Bridcutt
Lewis Dunk

Match Report

Carlisle fire a blank Early pacesetters Carlisle's failed to find the ammunition to break down a resolute Brighton defence although they kept their unbeaten run going with a 0-0 draw. The Cumbrians had most of the play but ran out of ideas after a positive start which should have had them at least a couple of goals in front. James Berrett fired an early snap-shot inches wide then Francois Zoko's cross from the left nearly led to an own goal by Adam Al Abd. Carlisle's slick passing had Brighton on the back foot and it took a fine diving save from Casper Ankergren to keep out Tom Taiwo's downward header after neat work by Gary Madine on the left Madine was next to miss out when a fraction away from making contact with Craig Curran's angled ball six yards out when any kind of touch would have been enough. Former Carlisle striker Glenn Murray had to wait until the 66th minute for his first chance but after eluding the home defence he slid his shot wide without troubling keeper Adam Collin. Curran was a whisker away from converting Frank Simek's pinpoint cross but Brighton showed more adventure after the break and Ashley Barnes almost snatched the win in added time when he put his close-range header straight at Collin.

Form Guide

WDWDDW Carlisle VS Brighton WDLWW

Last Meetings

Brighton 1 - 2 Carlisle 10/04/2010 Carlisle 0 - 2 Brighton 12/09/2009 Brighton 0 - 2 Carlisle 14/02/2009 Carlisle 3 - 1 Brighton 15/11/2008 Carlisle 2 - 0 Brighton 08/03/2008 Brighton 2 - 2 Carlisle 24/11/2007

Top Scorers

Carlisle G Madine 2 P Thirlwell 1 F Zoko 1 C Curran 1 J Berrett 1 T Taiwo 1 Brighton M Sparrow 2 G Murray 2 E Bennett 1 K LuaLua 1 A Barnes 1 M Painter 1

Goals

Carlisle Total goals 12 Goals per game 9 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) Period 41-50 mins 1 (For) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 1 (For) 1 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Brighton Total goals 11 Goals per game 8 1 (For) Period 11-20 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) Period 41-50 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 2 (For) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 81-90 mins