Sheehan suspended for Whites trip

Leeds will be without suspended defender Alan Sheehan when they take on Carlisle in a league clash at Brunton Park on Saturday.

Sheehan: Starts three-match ban
Sheehan: Starts three-match ban

But manager Gary McAllister has plenty of options, with teenager Aidan White and Ben Parker vying to step up in place of Sheehan, who starts a three-game ban following his straight red card at Swindon last week.

McAllister could also switch Andy Hughes from midfield to left-back.

Leeds are boosted by the return from suspension of Lubo Michalik, who may have to settle for a place on the bench following his late dismissal in the recent home win over Crewe.

Goalkeeper Casper Ankergren could be in contention after returning to full training following an ankle injury this week.

McAllister has no new injury worries and is not expected to make further changes as his side chases a third successive league win.

Kick-off 12.15pm.

Carlisle United (2nd) v Leeds United (4th)

Meetings since 2007
15/05/2008Carlisle0 - 2Leeds
12/05/2008Leeds1 - 2Carlisle
12/04/2008Leeds3 - 2Carlisle
03/11/2007Carlisle3 - 1Leeds
 
Carlisle United Last Six Games
13/09/2008Scunthorpe2 - 1Carlisle
06/09/2008Carlisle2 - 1Southend
30/08/2008Carlisle4 - 1Yeovil
26/08/2008QPR4 - 0Carlisle
23/08/2008Leyton Orient0 - 0Carlisle
16/08/2008Carlisle4 - 2Crewe
 
Leeds United Last Six Games
13/09/2008Swindon1 - 3Leeds
06/09/2008Leeds5 - 2Crewe
02/09/2008Leeds2 - 1Bradford
30/08/2008Leeds2 - 2Bristol Rovers
26/08/2008Leeds4 - 0Crystal Palace
23/08/2008Yeovil1 - 1Leeds
 
This Season's Home & Away Record
 Home  Away 
  W D L   W D L  
Carlisle 3 0 0   1 1 1  
Leeds 1 1 1   2 1 0  




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