United boss Gary McAllister is preparing his players for part two of the Play-Off semi-final showdown with Carlisle United.

After losing the first leg 2-1 at Elland Road on Monday, United head for Brunton Park on Thursday knowing victory is a must if the promotion dream is to stay alive.

The squad were back at Thorp Arch on Tuesday for a light session, and were training on Wednesday ahead of the trip to Cumbria.

Carlisle are protecting a one-goal advantage, but United have lost only twice on the road this year and travel in confident mood.

"It's going to be exciting up there," said the manager.

"They are the home side and they have to try and protect their lead. Are they going to try and score?

"They'd probably have been happier taking us up there with a 2-0 lead."

United, who will be backed by 1600 fans at Carlisle, beat the Cumbrians at Elland Road in April, but suffered a first league defeat of the season at Brunton Park back in November when three home goals ensured a 3-1 reverse under Dennis Wise.

"I believe we played well in the first half up there and they played well in the second," said the manager. 

"There's a lot at stake on Thursday. There's two attractive sides trying to get a place at Wembley.

"I feel we're capable, and the game has to be played with a bit of thought. We'll go there looking to win.

"The boys have had plenty of rest, they had a warm-down, and we'll go about things professionally."

The second leg comes just 72 hours after the first meeting and after a frenetic opening to the Elland Road clash, both sides will face a challenge keeping the pace.

The United manager also has an additional worry after Jermaine Beckford, who hadn't played for a month, was replaced after less than hour of the first leg.

"The fact the turnover is quite quick will mean there will be tired legs come the last 10/15 minutes at Carlisle," added McAllister.

"Jermaine's a bit sore, but evryone else is fine and we're picking from the same 19/20. I felt Jermaine was just starting to feel it a bit." 

If you haven't got a ticket for the game you can watch the match live at Elland Road.

The game will be screened in the Banqueting Suite and all who enter will go into a free prize draw to win a pair of tickets for the Play-Off final should we get there.

Doors open at 5.30pm and hot and cold food will be served. Admission is free.