Carlisle vs Portsmouth - Clean-up operation will see Carlisle's game go ahead
Posted Friday, November 20, 2015 by PA
Carlisle host Portsmouth in Sky Bet League Two less than a week after most of their Brunton Park pitch was flooded.
Heavy rain last Sunday night left at least three-quarters of the playing surface under water by Monday morning but after an intensive clean-up operation, the ground is ready for the game.
The Cumbrians, who can pull level with Pompey with a victory, welcome back midfielder Luke Joyce and defender Michael Raynes after suspension.
On-loan Newcastle midfielder Alex Gilliead is available again after England Under-20s duty while defender Danny Grainger is hoping to be fit after a shoulder injury.
Portsmouth remain without defender Jack Whatmough, who is close to a return but regaining fitness following a cruciate ligament injury.
Midfielder Gary Roberts and forward Jayden Stockley are still out with ankle injuries.
Goalkeepers Michael Poke (shoulder) and Paul Jones (knee) will also miss the clash.
Pompey have dropped to fourth in League Two after failing to win any of their last four matches.
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