Defender Danny Livesey (knee) and midfielder Marc Bridge-Wilkinson (toe) have both been ruled out for the rest of the campaign through injury.

BBC: Double injury blow for Cumbrians

The home side regrouped and, on the stroke of half-time, Marc Bridge-Wilkinson struck a 12-yard shot with venom, only for Ankergren to save.

BBC: Carlisle 0-2 Leeds (agg 2-3)

Midfielders Chris Lumsdon, Paul Thirlwell and Marc Bridge-Wilkinson have all been sidelined while striker Michael Bridges and defender Peter Murphy have also been absentees.

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