Bradford are expected to be without Zesh Rehman, Steve Williams and Michael Boulding for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie at Carlisle (7:30pm).

Skipper Rehman has missed the last two matches due to a hamstring strain, while fellow central defender Williams missed Saturday's home defeat to Rotherham with a similar problem.

Striker Boulding was forced out of the action midway through the first half against Rotherham after sustaining an ankle injury and is the third player likely to be ruled out of the northern section semi-final clash at Brunton Park.

Winger Simon Whaley, on loan from Norwich, has played for the Canaries earlier in the competition and is cup-tied, so manager Stuart McCall will call on either Chris Brandon or James O'Brien to fill the gap.

Winger Omar Daley returns to the squad after missing 10 months with knee ligament damage.