Leeds United v Carlisle United

League One play-off semi-final

Elland Road

Monday 12 May, kick off 7.45pm

Leeds United team news:

Leeds boss Gary McAllister has no new injury worries going into this match and it looks likely he can call on the services of leading scorer Jermaine Beckford, now back in training after missing the last four games with an ankle injury.

Alan Sheehan remains suspended for this game. Bradley Johnson may continue to fill the left back berth after deputising in the last game of the season v Gillingham.

Results from the League this season:

03/11/07 Carlsile United 3 - 1 Leeds United - click here for match report.

12/04/08 Leeds United 3 - 2 Carlisle United - click here for match report.

Leading scorers: Jermaine Beckford - 20, Tesor Kandol - 11, Dougie Freedman - 5 (from 11 appearances).

Most League appearances: Casper Ankergren - 43, Jermaine Beckford - 40,  Frazer Richardson - 39.

Carlisle United team news:

United have no new injury worries and are able to welcome Danny Livesey back into the squad following his one match suspension.

Paul Thirlwell and Jeff Smith are both back in training after recovering from injury. David Raven stays sidelined as he sits out the final game of his three match suspension.

Referee Tony Bates

Taking charge of this game is Mr Tony Bates from Staffordshire.

Mr Bates is a vastly experienced referee who has already been in charge of games involving Leeds and Carlisle this season.

United came under his rule on the first day of the League season, the 1-1 away draw at Walsall. Mr Bates produced just one card, a yellow for Joe Garner.

He also officiated in the FA Cup game between Leeds United and Hereford United at Edgar Street, back in November. The game ended all square at 0-0 with Douglas and Parker picking up the only cards in the game - both were yellows.

Overall Mr Bates has been in charge of 35 games this season, handing out 82 yellow cards and 2 red.