Carlisle v Walsall preview

Team news for Saturday's League One clash between Carlisle and Walsall at Brunton Park.

Carlisle's new loan signing Jordan Cook is expected to go straight into manager Greg Abbott's plans.

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 Leyton 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.