Carlisle United v Barrow, Tuesday 31 January, kick off 7.45pm
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The History:
When these sides met at Brunton Park in October 2020, it was the first coming together in the league for some 56 years.
And there was all sorts going on at the top of Division Four in April 1964 - in fact, things were so tight that five teams, Carlisle amongst them, were neck-and-neck for the right to take one of the four promotion spots, with the title also still up for grabs.
Things were a little bit more academic at the other end. A system of re-election was still in place, but the Bluebirds were doing everything they could to avoid bottom spot.
In the end Carlisle held their nerve, finishing second behind Gilingham despite having recorded a whopping 113 league goals.
Unfortunately a run of poor results, particularly at home, meant that Barrow did indeed pick up the dreaded wooden spoon.
Barrow are in a strong position with 12 league victories keeping them well invoved at the top of the pile.
Last weekend's home game against high-flying Northampton ended in defeat for the Bluebirds as the Cobblers took advantage of the current struggles on their own patch currently being suffered by Tuesday's visitors. Two second half goals secured the victory for the away team.
In this transfer window Elliot Newby has rejoined his hometown club from Stockport for an undisclosed fee.
Bradford forward Jake Young signed a loan deal until the end of the season, and Bohs defender Rory Feely came across the water for an 18-month contract.
Billy Waters is our one to watch courtesy of his haul of eight goals from 30 appearances.
He bagged a hat-trick at home against Colchester at the beginning of November, and got back to net finding ways in the away win at Mansfield at the beginning of this month.
He joined from Halifax in the summer and has certainly made his mark on his return to the EFL. He'll cause problems if he's allowed to.
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| Carlisle wins | Draws | Barrow wins | |
| League | 24 | 18 | 18 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 18 | 22 |
The Papa Johns Trophy group game meeting in October 2022 went the way of the home side with Sam Foley and Josh Kay netting the second half goals.
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Carlisle notched a good 2-1 away win at Holker Street in March 2022, with Jordan Gibson and Kris Dennis on the scoresheet. Ollie Banks pulled one back to make it an interesting ending, but United saw it through to the three points.
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It was 0-0 at Brunton Park in November 2021 with neither side able to break the deadlock in a tight encounter.
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That historic first meeting in 56 years in October 2020 went the way of Carlisle as Jon Mellish gave the Blues a 1-0 lead with 24 minutes on the clock. Aaron Hayden was given his marching orders early in the second half, but the 10-men held on to claim the win.
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The return fixture at Holker Street in April 21 ended as a 2-2 draw. Jack Armer gave the visitors an early lead, but Scott Quigley and Patrick Brough had the hosts ahead before the break. Ozzy Zanzala levelled things up from the spot on 79 minutes.
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Referee - Andrew Kitchen
Assistant Referee 1 - Simon Clayton
Assistant Referee 2 - Gary Hilton
Fourth Official - Martin Woods
Observer - Barry Sygmuta
He was also our man in the middle for the 1-1 draw with Swindon in August 2022. Kris Dennis scored our equaliser on the stroke of half time, and Owen Moxon's was the only home booking on the day.
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