Carlisle vs Leyton Orient - Mark Gillespie returns to contention for Carlisle

Carlisle goalkeeper Mark Gillespie returns to contention for the home game against Sky Bet League Two play-off rivals Leyton Orient.

Gillespie sat out Saturday's 2-1 win at Morecambe due to a one-game ban and boss Keith Curle must decide whether to recall him or retain Dan Hanford, who made his first appearance of the season.

On-loan QPR midfielder Brandon Comley is expected to miss out after being forced off at the weekend with an an ankle injury.

Luke Joyce could step in for Comley, while striker Derek Asamoah is pushing for a recall after scoring Carlisle's winner at Morecambe.

Player-boss Kevin Nolan is unlikely to make many changes ahead of Orient's trip.

Orient moved into the play-off spots after Armand Gnanduillet's brace inspired them to a 2-0 victory over Crawley on Saturday. And Nolan could opt to name an unchanged team when they take on Carlisle, who sit three points behind Orient in 11th place.

Midfielder Jobi McAnuff missed out at the weekend with an ankle injury and will be checked.

The O's will definitely be without young midfielder Freddy Moncur, who has joined non-league outfit Wingate on loan.