Carlisle United News

Leeds United made light work of Accrington Stanley as they moved a step closer to Wembley.

Leeds eased into the Johnstonea s Paint Trophy Northern Area final against Bradford Citya s conquerors Carlisle but Accrington hit the woodwork twice in the second half.

Johnstone's Paint Trophy northern area semi-final Venue: Brunton Park Date: Tuesday, 15 December Kick-off: 1930 GMT Coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC local radio TEAM NEWS Carlisle could recall captain Paul Thirlwell, who has been out since September with an Achilles injury.

TORQUAY United stormed to their biggest home League win in ten years with a five-star performance and a five-goal thrashing of Coca-Cola League Two basement side Darlington on Saturday.

CARLISLE United stretched their unbeaten run to five games with a solid display against struggling Wycombe - and their second consecutive clean sheet made the display even more satisfying for a very content Cumbrians' manager.

Vincent Pericard's sixth goal of the season extended Carlisle's unbeaten run to five games as they beat Wycombe.

Darlington subs : Jones , Burn, Mulligan, Convery, G Smith, Main, Diop, Thomas, Collins Torquay subs : Bevan , Sills, Nicholson, Benyon, Stevens, Palmer, Carlisle, Smith, Williams, Parrish, Halpin DARLINGTON : Steve Staunton has made five changes in each of his last two games but will keep his tinkering to a minimum tomorrow.

Carlisle Wrestling Club were the clear winners of the Academy Shield 2009, finishing 10 falls clear of second-placed hosts Waberthwaite.

Simeon Jackson tussles with Carlisle captain Danny Livesey in their goalless draw at the Priestfield.

Coca Cola League One Venue: Priestfield Stadium Date: Saturday, 5 December Kick-off: 1500 GMT Coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC local radio, Final Score & highlights on The Football League Show Gillingham boss Mark Stimson is facing disruption after two of unnamed players were ruled out with a bug.

FOR the third game in a row and for the fifth time this season a ' more than anyone else in League One a ' Hartlepool United turned a lead into a defeat.

FOLLOWING back to back reverses, results coming on the back of a five-game unbeaten run, Neil Austin knows what is needed tonight.

EVERTON will face Carlisle at home in the third round of the FA Cup. David Moyes' side were handed the Goodison Park tie in yesterday afternoon's draw, which took place at Wembley Stadium.

West Ham will host London rivals Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup in one of three all Premier League fixtures.

Fraser Forster takes the free kick. 86:20 Substitution Scott Dobie on for Vincent Pericard.

Blue Square Premier side Barrow have signed Carlisle midfielder Gavin Rothery on loan until 3 January.

Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott praised his side's character after the 4-3 victory against MK Dons at Stadium MK on Tuesday.

Carlisle United have rejected Ipswich Town 's loan bid for Ian Harte, according to reports in Cumbria.

Ipswich Town have made an approach to take Carlisle United defender Ian Harte on loan, BBC Radio Cumbria understands.

CARLISLE boss Greg Abbott claims Swindon have competed at the top of the League One financial scale, as last seasona s relegation-battling squad was dismantled over the summer.