Date:21 Jan 2012
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Brunton Park
Attendance:5,051

Miller (6)
Nicholls - pen (81)

Goal!

Live Commentary

92mins Corner taken right-footed by Richard Taundry.

90mins Unfair challenge on George Bowerman by Danny Livesey results in a free kick. Shot on goal comes in from Andy Butler from the free kick, Adam Collin makes a save.

89mins The ball is crossed by Kevan Hurst.

87mins Kevan Hurst is brought on as a substitute for Jamie Paterson.

86mins The ball is delivered by Jon-Paul McGovern.

85mins Corner from the right by-line taken by James Berrett, clearance by Alex Nicholls.

84mins George Bowerman produces a cross.

83mins Lee Miller produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

82mins The referee blows for offside. Direct free kick taken by Adam Collin.

80mins Frank Simek gives away a Penalty for an unfair challenge on Andy Butler. Placed penalty scored by Alex Nicholls. Carlisle 1-1 Walsall.

79mins The ball is crossed by Lee Beevers, save made by Adam Collin.

77mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Andy Butler on Jordan Cook. James Berrett restarts play with the free kick, Effort on goal by Frank Simek from outside the area goes harmlessly over the bar.

75mins The ball is crossed by Lee Beevers, Jon-Paul McGovern makes a clearance. Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Richard Taundry, Francois Zoko makes a clearance.

73mins Jordan Cook on for Tom Taiwo.

72mins Tom Taiwo takes a shot. Lee Beevers gets a block in.

70mins Anton Peterlin goes off and Ryan Jarvis comes on.

68mins Unfair challenge on Jon-Paul McGovern by Andy Butler results in a free kick. Booking for Andy Butler for unsporting behaviour. The free kick is delivered right-footed by James Berrett from right channel.

65mins Chris Chantler crosses the ball, Emmanuele Smith makes a clearance.

64mins Anton Peterlin is adjudged to have handled the ball. Free kick taken by Adam Collin.

61mins Effort from deep inside the area by Andy Butler hits the post. Short corner taken by Richard Taundry.

60mins George Bowerman joins the action as a substitute, replacing Jonathan Macken.

59mins Tom Taiwo is caught offside. Jimmy Walker restarts play with the free kick.

58mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by James Berrett from the left by-line, Andy Butler manages to make a clearance.

57mins Outswinging corner taken by James Berrett from the right by-line, clearance made by Andy Butler.

55mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Lee Miller on Emmanuele Smith. Mat Sadler takes the direct free kick.

53mins Jon-Paul McGovern produces a cross, Jimmy Walker makes a save.

53mins Jon-Paul McGovern crosses the ball, save by Jimmy Walker.

52mins James Berrett crosses the ball.

51mins Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Richard Taundry from the left by-line, Frank Simek manages to make a clearance.

50mins Jon-Paul McGovern sends in a cross, Emmanuele Smith manages to make a clearance.

49mins Tom Taiwo produces a right-footed shot from just outside the area that goes harmlessly over the target.

48mins Inswinging corner taken by James Berrett, clearance made by Andy Butler.

47mins The ball is crossed by Anton Peterlin, save by Adam Collin.

47mins Corner taken by Richard Taundry, Danny Livesey manages to make a clearance.

46mins Free kick awarded for a foul by James Berrett on Andy Butler. James Berrett is cautioned. Mat Sadler takes the direct free kick.

42mins Francois Zoko fouled by Anton Peterlin, the ref awards a free kick. Jon-Paul McGovern has a direct shot on goal from the free kick,

40mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Anton Peterlin on Tom Taiwo. Lubomir Michalik crosses the ball from the free kick right-footed from right wing, clearance by Lee Beevers.

37mins The ball is swung over by Jon-Paul McGovern.

35mins Jamie Paterson takes a shot. Save by Adam Collin. Corner taken right-footed by Richard Taundry from the right by-line, clearance made by Lee Miller.

32mins Lee Miller takes a shot. Save made by Jimmy Walker.

29mins Mat Sadler crosses the ball, clearance by Paul Thirlwell.

28mins Lee Miller takes a shot. Jimmy Walker makes a save.

27mins Jamie Paterson sends in a cross.

26mins Jon-Paul McGovern delivers the ball.

25mins Effort from deep inside the area by James Berrett misses to the right of the goal.

22mins A cross is delivered by Richard Taundry, save made by Adam Collin.

18mins The ball is sent over by Jon-Paul McGovern.

18mins Anton Peterlin concedes a free kick for a foul on James Berrett. Adam Collin takes the direct free kick.

17mins Jamie Paterson fouled by Frank Simek, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Mat Sadler.

10mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Francois Zoko by Anton Peterlin. Chris Chantler restarts play with the free kick.

8mins Richard Taundry takes a shot. Corner taken by Richard Taundry from the left by-line.

8mins Jamie Paterson takes a shot. Save made by Adam Collin.

6mins Jon-Paul McGovern produces a cross, A goal is scored by Lee Miller from inside the six-yard box low into the middle of the goal. Carlisle 1-0 Walsall.Jon-Paul McGovern provided the assist for the goal.

5mins Francois Zoko gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Lee Beevers. Direct free kick taken by Jimmy Walker.

2mins Jon-Paul McGovern takes a shot.

1mins Effort from the edge of the box by James Berrett goes wide of the left-hand post.

Match Preview

Cook in for Carlisle Carlisle's new loan signing Jordan Cook is expected to go straight into manager Greg Abbott's plans for the home game with Walsall. Striker Cook, 21, joined the Cumbrians on loan from Sunderland on Monday and is likely to start on the bench, with in-form Francois Zoko resuming up front alongside Lee Miller. Abbott has no new injury or suspension problems as his side look to climb into the top six. Midfielder Chris Chantler, a recent permanent signing from Manchester City, is pushing for his first start after making his debut as a substitute last time out against Orient. Winger Andy Welsh was an unused substitute in that game after a three-month lay-off due to a calf injury and is also hoping to feature. Defender Stephen O'Halloran (knee) and strikers Rory Loy (broken leg) and Craig Curran (knee) remain long-term absentees as Abbott's side look to extend their unbeaten league run to eight matches. Walsall boast a fully-fit squad. Defender Olly Lancashire (hamstring) and midfielder Kevan Hurst (heel) both played for the reserves in midweek as they gained vital minutes in their respective recoveries, and both will be available if required by manager Dean Smith. Otherwise, the Saddlers boss has no new injury or suspension concerns for the long trip north to Brunton Park, where the Cumbrians are unbeaten in eight games since mid-September. Forward Alex Nicholls, 24, is in line to make his 200th senior appearance for Walsall. The midlands club have drawn seven of their previous 10 matches, losing two and winning one, to currently sit just outside the drop zone on goal difference.

Formation:433Manager: Greg Abbott

Carlisle

Formation: 442Manager: Dean Smith

Walsall

Adam Collin
Chris Chantler
Danny Livesey
Lubomir Michalik
Frank Simek
Paul Thirlwell
Tom Taiwo
James Berrett
Francois Zoko
Lee Miller
Jon-Paul McGovern
SUBS
Mark Gillespie
Patrick Madden
Jordan Cook
Liam Noble
Stephen O'Halloran

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Jimmy Walker
Lee Beevers
Andy Butler
Emmanuele Smith
Mat Sadler
Richard Taundry
Adam Chambers
Anton Peterlin
Jamie Paterson
Jonathan Macken
Alex Nicholls
SUBS
David Grof
Oliver Lancashire
Ryan Jarvis
Kevan Hurst
George Bowerman

Match Report

Nicholls denies Cumbrians Carlisle's play-off hopes took a knock when Alex Nicholls fired home a late penalty to earn draw specialists Walsall a share of the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate. The Cumbrians paid the price for failing to put the game to bed after Lee Miller had been gifted an early goal. The Saddlers' defence was caught napping in the seventh minute when Jon-Paul McGovern won possession before feeding Miller with a pass, which left the striker with a simple tap in for his 10th goal of the season. McGovern was proving a livewire on the right flank for Carlisle and twice in the first half saw excellent efforts denied by the woodwork. There was a wake up call for the Cumbrians in the 63rd minute when they failed to clear in a penalty area scramble and Saddlers' skipper Andy Butler was unlucky to see his low effort bounce back off the post with Collin beaten. Walsall were rewarded for their persistence in the 81st minute when Carlisle defender Frank Simek sent Butler tumbling right on the edge of the box and although Collin guessed correctly, Nicholls drove the spot kick low and hard into the corner of the net.

Form Guide

WDDDWW Carlisle VS Walsall DWDLDD

Last Meetings

Walsall 1 - 1 Carlisle 01/10/2011 Carlisle 1 - 3 Walsall 05/02/2011 Walsall 2 - 1 Carlisle 20/11/2010 Carlisle 1 - 1 Walsall 01/05/2010 Walsall 2 - 2 Carlisle 03/10/2009 Carlisle 1 - 1 Walsall 10/02/2009

Top Scorers

Carlisle F Zoko 8 L Miller 7 J Berrett 5 L Noble 4 J McGovern 2 M Robson 2 R Loy 2 T Taiwo 2 P Thirlwell 1 P Murphy 1 D Livesey 1 Walsall A Nicholls 4 J Macken 3 A Butler 3 W Grigg 3 A Chambers 2 J Paterson 2 R Jarvis 1 K Hurst 1 C Gnakpa 1 E Smith 1 G Bowerman 1

Goals

Carlisle Total goals 78 Goals per game 40 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 4 (For) 7 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 2 (For) 9 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 6 (For) 6 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 7 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 4 (For) Period 71-80 mins 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Walsall Total goals 63 Goals per game 25 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 6 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 1 (For) 5 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 5 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins