After League Cup – and Premier League – disappointments Everton could do with a decent FA Cup run and certainly need to avoid becoming victims of a giant-killing. With Keith Curle optimistic his League Two side’s “journey” can continue into the fifth round, Roberto Martínez would surely be wise to field a strong side in front of a capacity crowd at Brunton Park. However, an upset is unlikely as Carlisle last defeated a top-flight side in the Cup way back in 1986. Louise Taylor
Venue Brunton Park, Sunday 1.30pm
Referee Lee Mason
Odds Carlisle 63-10 Everton 8-15 Draw 19-5
TV BT Sport 1
Head to head Carlisle Utd 2 Everton 4 Draws 0
Carlisle Utd
Subs from Hanford, Bacon, Balanta, Gilliead, Comley, McQueen, Sweeney, Asamoah, Miller, Douglas, Joyce, Thompson
Doubtful None
Injured Grainger
Everton
Subs from Howard, Stones, Baines, Barry, Deulofeu, Barkley, Lukaku, Mirallas, Oviedo, Gibson, Holgate
Doubtful Mirallas
Injured Besic, Browning, Hibbert
Match pointers
• Everton have progressed in their last eight FA Cup ties against lower league opposition, scoring 26 goals in the process and conceding just five. These sides have met three times in the FA Cup, with Everton winning on each occasion (1930, 1968 and 2010).
