Carlisle United and Stockport County will clash at Wembley this weekend 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.
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.
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.
talkSPORT.com will also have the best reaction from Wembley.
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Carlisle vs Stockport: Team news
Carlisle will be without Ben Barclay as he is on loan from Stockport.
Barclay scored what proved to be the winner in extra time against Bradford, but he will have to watch this one from the stands.
However, there is better news for Paul Simpson, with Jon Mellish back from suspension and Morgan Feeney expected back in training.
Kristian Dennis hurt his shin before the second leg against Bradford and will be monitored this week.
Meanwhile, Stockport have been without top scorer Kyle Wotton for the last six matches and he is doubtful.
Apart from that, Dave Challinor doesn’t have any other injury concerns.
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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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