Matchday Live: Carlisle v Cherries (From Bournemouth Echo)

5:45pm

MATCH REACTION: Eddie Howe just conducted his post-match media conference. His thoughts will be online shortly...

4:52pm

Into four minutes added time...

4:50pm

Powerful volley from Matty Robson flies just over for the hosts.

4:41pm

Substitute Symington's fierce drive gives Carlisle hope of a late comeback here.

4:35pm

Carlisle looking well beaten here. Cherries enjoying plenty of possession and look like they could well add to their tally.

4:34pm

4:32pm

Cherries have enjoyed an absolute goal-fest since Howe's return. The fourth goal owed much to a big chunk of luck but Howe has already got his team playing with real verve.

4:27pm

4:25pm

Barnard shifts the ball on to his favoured right foot and lets fly from 20 yards. The shot took a wicked deflection to leave keeper Gillespie rooted to the spot.

4:17pm

Good win for Bournemouth Lions to end a run of five matches without victory.

4:17pm

4:15pm

Cool finish by Grabban from 12 yards puts Cherries 3-1 up.

4:08pm

Carlisle sub at half-time - David Symington for Paul Thirlwell.

4:06pm

Second half under way.

3:53pm

Back shortly...

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3:52pm

Wimborne Town are 2-0 down at home to Merthyr at the interval

3:48pm

Four minutes added time being played.

3:48pm

Neither team looking particularly convincing in defence. Attacks very much on top in a lively first half.

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3:43pm

James quickly off his line to block Joe Garner's shot.

3:38pm

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3:33pm

Pugh gives Simek a torrid time once again and when at the byline, the Lancastrian thumps a low left-footed shot through keeper Mark Gillespie and into the far corner. Carlisle 1 Cherries 2

3:27pm

Both teams look dangerous going forward. Matty Robson causing particular problems down the Carlisle left.

3:22pm

3:21pm

Noble fires home from 12 yards as Cherries fail to clear a free-kick. Cherries conceded the free-kick when down to 10 men.

3:17pm

Cherries down to 10 men as Elphick receives treatment. MacDonald filling in at right-back with Francis in the centre.

3:16pm

Tommy Elphick receiving treatment for what appears to be a bleeding nose.

3:16pm

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3:14pm

Carlisle go straight up the other end and after a free-kick into the defensive wall, Paul Thirlwell brings a decent diving save from David James.

3:13pm

Frank Simek slip-up gifted the ball to Pugh following a long pass by Harry Arter. Pugh drew the keeper before a cool finish into the empty net.

3:08pm

Lovely footwork from MacDonald to escape three tackles the highlight so far.

3:07pm

Quiet opening with no clear-cut chances as yet.

3:04pm

Lewis Grabban is up top with Lee Barnard. Josh McQuoid on the right flank.

3:00pm

And we're under way...

3:00pm

Teams are out and we're ready to go...

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We'll also have some live updates from Bournemouth Lions' home clash with Southend.

2:51pm

DANGERMAN – JOE GARNER
As the central striker in a three-man attack, Garner is likely to pose the major threat to the Cherries defence this afternoon.
On loan from Watford, he has already netted four league goals in seven starts this term.
Having made his name with Carlisle, Garner was the subject of a big-money move to Nottingham Forest in 2008.
Following loan spells with Huddersfield and Scunthorpe, he switched permanently to Watford before moving back to Brunton Park on a temporary basis.

2:49pm

THE GAFFER – GREG ABBOTT
Born in Coventry, the 48-year-old spent the majority of his playing career as a versatile right-back/midfielder with Bradford City and Hull City.
A former academy coach with Leeds United, Abbott joined Carlisle United as assistant manager in July 2006.
Following John Ward’s exit from Brunton Park in late 2008, Abbott was appointed as his permanent successor after a stint in caretaker charge.
Abbott, who is the longest-serving manager in League One and ninth in the top four divisions, is assisted by former Republic of Ireland midfielder Graham Kavanagh.

2:48pm

FORM GUIDE
Past five league matches…
Carlisle W L D L W
Cherries D W W L L

2:47pm

Past five league meetings at Brunton Park…
Aug 20 2011: Carlisle 2 (Taiwo, Byrne og) Cherries 1 (Arter pen)
Mar 19 2011: Carlisle 1 (Murphy) Cherries 0
May 3 2008: Carlisle 1 (Dobie) Cherries 1 (Pitman)
Apr 9 2007: Carlisle 3 (Graham pen, Livesey, McDermott) Cherries 1 (Vokes)
May 3 2003: Carlisle 0 Cherries 2 (Hayter 2)

2:45pm

HEAD-TO-HEAD
The teams have met 20 times in the league…
Cherries wins: 10
Carlisle wins: 7
Draws: 3

2:44pm

PRE-MATCH THOUGHTS – EDDIE HOWE
“I have watched Carlisle a couple of times this season and they are a decent team.
“I think Greg has always had the same philosophy and he sets up his teams in a good way, so it will be a tough test for us.
“Greg has done a really good job there down the years and he has made them very competitive.”

2:40pm

Carlisle unchanged following their midweek win over Oldham Athletic here at Brunton Park.

2:36pm

Cherries team listed above. Boss Eddie Howe has made two changes. Charlie Daniels, back from suspension, replaces Steve Cook at left-back. Lewis Grabban has recovered from a foot injury to replace Donal McDermott. Cook and McDermott are on the bench.

2:33pm

2:33pm

Good afternoon from a beautifully sunny, yet absolutely freezing, Brunton Park. Carlisle v Cherries team news and build-up coming up shortly...