After a dramatic win at Rotherham, Millwall face a tough trip to one of football`s outposts. If they can get a result from Carlisle, who boast a fine home record, then just maybe we`ve turned a corner.
Vital Quotes:
Willie Donachie said: “We’ve been working very hard this week in training, and if we can show the same commitment and spirit as last Saturday when we came back from two goals down then we will give ourselves a chance. Naturally that result gave everyone a lift and hopefully we will take that confidence into Saturday’s game.”
Carlisle Team News:
Leading scorer Karl Hawley misses out with a broken rib. Paul Murray (knee) and David Raven (groin) are also sidelined. Skipper Kevin Gray returns from injury
Player to watch: Jermaine Beckford
The former Wealdstone striker made a surprise move into the big-time when he joined Leeds last season. But he hardly pulled up any trees at Elland Road and has already been farmed out on loan to Carlisle, where he`ll surely mark his debut against the Lions with his first goal as a professional.
Millwall Team News:
Ben May (shoulder) and Jody Morris (knee) are out until around December. Mark Phillips (shoulder) and Tom Brighton (ankle) are also sidelined.
Player to watch: Danny Haynes
It`s been a long time since we`ve had a real danger-man up front and, while it`s too soon to say Haynes is the real deal, he`s certainly made a bigger impression than most of our recent forwards. If he keeps up this form he’ll be playing for a proper club soon.
Match Facts & Stats
This is the first meeting between the clubs since March 1998.
Millwall have failed to win any of the last three meetings between the clubs.
Millwall last won at Carlisle in November 1976 (five matches ago).
Carlisle are unbeaten at home this season.
Millwall have won one of their last nine matches in all competitions, losing six.
Ref Watch:
G Laws (Tyne and Wear)
Match Prediction:
Carlisle 3 Millwall 0. If we can get something from a tricky trip to Brunton Park then there`s real cause for optimism. However the reality maybe a little more dispiriting for the travelling faithful. It could get ugly.
Next Fixtures:
Bournemouth (h) Saturday October 14
Swansea (a) Sunday October 22
