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Carlisle vs Stockport LIVE commentary: Northern rivals clash at Wembley to decide final place in League One – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Carlisle United and Stockport County clash at Wembley this afternoon to decide the final spot in League One, and it's live on talkSPORT 2.

The Blues overcame Bradford City 3-2 on aggregate in the League Two play-off semi-finals to give the club a chance to get back into League One for the first time since 2014.

Carlisle have enjoyed a strong season and could earn promotion
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Carlisle have enjoyed a strong season and could earn promotion

The Cumbrian-based side are now just one game away from ending years of mediocrity and returning to the third tier of English football.

Meanwhile, Stockport are looking for back-to-back promotions after an incredible two years.

The Hatters spent 11 years out of the football league but returned via the National League play-offs last season, and after a penalty shootout win over Gary Neville's Salford City, Stockport are so close to getting back into League One.

Carlisle vs Stockport: talkSPORT coverage

The League Two play-off final will take place on Sunday, May 28.

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Kick-off at Wembley is scheduled for 1:30pm.

talkSPORT will have live and exclusive coverage from north London, with Dan Windle serving as your presenter.

Commentary will then come from Nigel Adderley and former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly.

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STOCKPORT, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Fans of stockport County during the Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg match between Stockport County and Salford City at Edgeley Park on May 20, 2023 in Stockport, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
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Stockport fans have endured tough times in the last 15 years

Carlisle vs Stockport: Team news

Carlisle: Holy, Mellish, Huntington, Whelan, Senior, Guy, Moxon, Armer, McCalmont, Garner, Gordon

Subs: Gibson, Edmondson, Patrick, Dennis, Charters, Kelly, Robinson

Stockport: Hinchliffe, Wright, Horsfall, Hussey, Knoyle, Camps, Croasdale, Sarcevic, Rydel, Olaofe, Madden

Subs: Byrne, Lemonheigh-Evans, Collar, Stretton, Hippolyte, Jaros, Lewis

Referee: Tom Nield

Antoni Sarcevic's penalty ensured Stockport beat Salford
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Antoni Sarcevic's penalty ensured Stockport beat SalfordCredit: Getty

Carlisle vs Stockport: What has been said?

Blues boss Simpson has been blown away by Carlisle's run.

Speaking after the Bradford match, he said: “It’s been brilliant, absolutely fantastic.

“Let's get on board and let's see where the ride can take us and, I've got to say, all the businesses have, all the fans are coming out, everybody's enjoying what they do, and everybody's enjoying what they're seeing.

“I know everybody wants to see winning football. They've seen it again here. We've shown real character.

“I think supporters can see that there's a group of players who all want to try and do things properly.

"It's now extended our season for another week. It's going to be madness this week, getting all of the tickets and everything organised. It's something to look forward to ,though, and I can't wait.”

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