Carlisle United v Gillingham
Sky Bet League Two
Brunton Park
Saturday February 22, 2025
Kick-Off, 3pm
Team News:
John Coleman is likely to be without Conor Masterson (hamstring), Ethan Coleman (calf), Marcus Wyllie and Josh Andrews. Joe Gbode should be fit enough to travel.
Aaron Rowe could make the squad, as could Euan Williams.
As for Carlisle, new manager Mark Hughes may be able to welcome back Archie Davies and Callum Guy, however their fitness will be assessed up until the last moment. However, the former Manchester United striker is likely to be without Charlie Wyke, Jordan Jones and Georgie Kelly.
Manager Comments:
Mark Hughes - “They've got an experienced manager. He knows the league very, very well. Many years at this level and above.
“He'll get them organised and they'll play in the way that he wants them to because he'll be good at getting his message across. So I've got a lot of respect for him at this level. So we've just got to be more concerned about what we're doing."
John Coleman - "You can’t just wave the magic wand and it appears for you… players have to buy in and see a purpose of what you are trying to do, and I think that a lot of the players are getting to understand us now.”
Previous Meetings:
The clubs last met on the opening day of this season in the reverse fixture, where Gills put in an excellent performance to win 4-1 thanks to goals from Jacob Wakeling, Tim Dieng, Jack Nolan and Jonny Williams.
Gills have only won once at Brunton Park since 1994, that coming in a 2-1 scoreline in February 2014. Cody McDonald and Joe Pigott got the goals.
In total, the teams have met on 53 occasions. Carlisle have won 19 of those, with Gills four ahead on 23.
Odds:
Carlisle win - 11/8
Draw - 21/10
Gills win - 19/10
Special Bet: Joe Gbode to score first in a 2-1 win = 60/1.
How to watch /listen:
UK based supporters can follow the game with an audio pass, costing just £2.50. Commentary comes from the team at BBC Radio Kent.
Overseas fans can buy video passes for just £10. Passes can be purchased here.
The club will provide live Twitter and Facebook updates during the game.
Tickets:
Gills fans can pay on the day at Brunton Park, however be aware that a price increase will apply. They went off sale at 1pm on Friday. We have sold nearly 350 at the time of writing.
Please have cash and card available if you plan to buy on the day.
Officials:
Referee: Scott Jackson
Assistants: Adam Nichol and Johnathon Bickerdike
Fourth Official: Matt Archibald
SAT NAV: CA1 1LL
