Exeter City vs Carlisle preview - Harley boost for Grecians

Posted Friday, December 12, 2014 by PA

Exeter will welcome Ryan Harley back into the fold for their clash with Carlisle.

The playmaker, back at the club for a second spell, missed the 1-1 draw with Burton last weekend through illness but he is set to return to the matchday squad.

But boss Paul Tisdale could name an unchanged line-up as they look to continue their impressive run. That means Harley, along with captain Scot Bennett and the likes of David Wheeler and Clinton Morrison having to bide their time.

City are unbeaten in eight League Two matches and have lost one since September 6.

Carlisle pair Troy Archibald-Henville and Gary Dicker could both return to contention following injury.

Defender Archibald-Henville, who played for the Grecians between 2009 and 2012, has been sidelined since mid-October due to an ongoing knee problem, while midfielder Dicker missed the home defeat to Newport last time out due to a lower leg injury. Both players returned to training this week and hope to feature.

Manager Keith Curle, who has no major new injury or suspension worries as the Cumbrians bid to bounce back from two successive defeats, could be tempted to hand striker Mark Beck his first start since November 1.

On-loan Burnley defender Tom Anderson and centre-half Courtney Meppen-Walter are among those pushing for recalls.