Gillingham v Carlisle

Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has called on the club's senior professionals to help drag them out of the League 1 relegation zone.

The Gills face second-placed Carlisle at Priestfield on Saturday and Stimson has hinted that midfielder Nicky Southall could be in line for a recall.

Captain Andrew Crofts (illness) and Danny Cullip (hamstring) will both play while midfielder Kevin Maher will be back from suspension for Tuesday's home game against Luton.

Stimson said: "Having Crofts and Cullip back is important as they are going to be two big players for us. Come next Tuesday, Kevin Maher becomes available as well.

"I've got my fingers crossed that I can keep the squad we've got now for the next five or six games."

Southall is in his third spell at the club and Stimson believes his experience could be vital.

He added: "Nicky has started training with the group as well so there’s a possibility he could come back into the team on Saturday. This is a time when everyone is needed.

"Because of his history at the club, he's been through good times and possibly bad times. You'd have thought that if there is someone who wants to get the club out of the position we're in, then he would want to be part of that."

Ian Cox (knee) and Simon Royce (ankle) are both expected to miss the game through injury.