2024-25 League 2: Week 16 – Bromley vs Carlisle

Bromley host Carlisle in a stand-out clash as both teams battle for League Two survival. 

Victory could lift Bromley up to 16th in the table and seven points clear of the drop if Accrington Stanley and Cheltenham lose elsewhere.

Carlisle can go as high as 21st but would need Colchester and Swindon to slip up elsewhere.

 

Team News

Bromley have no fresh injury concerns following their Bristol Street Motors Trophy exit, via a 1-0 loss at Charlton in midweek.

Grant Smith, Kamarl Grant, Jude Arthurs and Michael Cheek plus several others are expected to return, following nine changes at Charlton.

Carl Jenkinson though is suspended following his red card in the 1-1 draw at Cheltenham last Saturday.

Carlisle will be without Terell Thomas following his international call-up for Saint Lucia.

Ethan Robson (hamstring) and Harrison Neal (suspension) will miss out.

 

When is Kick-Off?

Bromley host Carlisle at Hayes Lane on Saturday 16 November at 3pm GMT, live on Sky Sports + in the UK.

 

Stat Attack

• This is Bromley’s first-ever competitive meeting against Carlisle.
• Carlisle are visiting Bromley and Hayes Lane for the very first time in all competitions.
• Michael Cheek has scored in four of his last five league appearances at home for Bromley.
• Carlisle have kept clean sheets in all three league wins this season.

 

Prediction

With one loss in their last seven league games, Bromley certainly know how to grind out draws but they could do with starting to find more wins if want to move away from the drop.

Credit though has to go to Andy Woodman for resting key players at Charlton and entrusting young players in a solid performance, which has hopefully given him plenty to mull over moving forward in terms of selection.

Carlisle though have found some momentum with wins in their last two games in all competitions, but they know that this is a crucial clash because victory would see them drag Woodman’s Ravens closer to the relegation scrap.

A win is therefore pivotal for both teams but with key players fully rested, Bromley should have the edge if can show their attacking class and avoid any defensive silliness.

Prediction: Bromley 1-0 Carlisle

Result: Bromley 1-1 Carlisle