The Railwaymen also have the chance to pull further away from the relegation zone and also a chance to go level with tonight opponents.
Crewe Team News....
Crewe boss Gudjon Thordarson is still without Dennis Lawrence (cheek) and Tom Pope (ankle) while Michael O'Connor will not be considered after a discipline matter on the trip down to Brighton that saw him sent home.
Mark Carrington, Jame Bailey and Luke Murphy have all returned to training on Monday and would be considered for the Hereford game.
Carlisle United Team News....
Manager Greg Abbott has a host of players our or struggling for tonights crucial match.
Abbott has already signed former Crewe loanee Gareth Taylor from Doncaster Rovers, Taylor goes straight into the starting XI.
Former Crewe keeper makes a return to Gresty Road after his departure during the summer while a former loan player Chris Lumsdon looks set to be on the bench.
Carlisle have doubts over top scorer Danny Graham (groin), Lewis Neal (dead leg), Graham Kavanagh (leg) and Michael Bridges (leg)