Scunthorpe winger Andy Barcham will return to contention for the visit of Carlisle, his side's third successive home match.
Barcham sustained a thigh injury in the recent victory over Portsmouth and missed the weekend win over Crawley, but has returned to full training and is hoping to make the starting line-up.
New signing Eddie Nolan, an unused substitute at the weekend after returning to Glanford Park on non-contract terms, could play some part against Carlisle, while centre-half David Mirfin is still pressing for a recall.
Manager Brian Laws, who has no new injury or suspension problems, must decide whether to recall fit-again midfielder Josh Walker (ankle) to the starting line-up.
Right-back Christian Ribeiro is back with the first-team squad after recovering from a hamstring injury and midfielder Damien Mozika is close to a return to full training following a similar problem.
Carlisle manager Greg Abbott is unlikely to tinker with a winning line-up.
Abbott has no new injury or suspension problems following his side's home win over Stevenage on Saturday, which was the Cumbrians' third win in four league matches.
Abbott was dealt a blow over the weekend with confirmation defender Chris Chantler has been ruled out for the rest of the season following a persistent ankle problem, so winger Matty Robson will continue at left-back.
Andy Welsh recently returned to the side to fill the gap left by Robson's switch and is hoping to make his fourth successive start.
Striker Rory Loy marked his first home appearance in over a year due to a broken leg with a goal against Stevenage and is likely to resume alongside Lee Miller, while central defenders Peter Murphy and Mike Edwards, on the bench in recent weeks, are both pushing for recalls.
History of the Scunthorpe United v Carlisle United fixture
Scunthorpe United prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Glanford Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Iron have recorded 14 wins, and Carlisle United have come away with 7 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Glanford Park was just last season, in December 2011, with Carlisle United inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Iron in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 26 Jan | Carlisle Utd. | 1 - 1 | Scunthorpe U. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Mon 09 Apr | Carlisle Utd. | 0 - 0 | Scunthorpe U. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Dec | Scunthorpe U. | 1-2 | Carlisle Utd. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 14 Mar | Carlisle Utd. | 1 - 1 | Scunthorpe U. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 13 Sep | Scunthorpe U. | 2 - 1 | Carlisle Utd. | League One |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 05 May | Scunthorpe U. | 3 - 0 | Carlisle Utd. | League One |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 09 Dec | Carlisle Utd. | 0 - 2 | Scunthorpe U. | League One |
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Recent respective form guides
Scunthorpe United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Carlisle United have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Cumbrians have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Scunthorpe United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 31 matches.
Carlisle United find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 30 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 |
| Carlisle United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
Iron-Bru.net prediction ...
Another Iron win is on the cards. 2-0.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Scunthorpe United | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Carlisle United | 7 games since last away draw. 5 games since last defeat. |
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