Carlisle United: Match Preview

FC Halifax Town will make the trip to Cumbria on Tuesday night to take on Carlisle United in the National League, 7.45pm kick-off.

The Shaymen go into the game on the back of a 2-0 defeat by League One side Exeter City in the Emirates FA Cup at the weekend whilst Carlisle won 3-2 with a Regan Linney hattrick to knock Reading out.

Town sit just outside the play-off places in the National League and have picked up four wins from nine games on the road this season with victories at Boston, Gateshead, Morecambe and Rochdale so far this campaign.

Adam Lakeland’s side have picked up 17 points from the last 24 on offer and have scored in each of their last 8 league games

Carlisle were relegated from league two last season and have started the season well in 3rd place after 16 games. They sit just a point behind league leaders Rochdale

They are unbeaten in four in the league and picked up 22 points from the last 30 on offer scoring in each of their last four games

Carlisle picked up a point away at Yeovil in their last league game at Huish Park and beat Forest Green 4-2 last time out at Brunton Park.

The only team to beat them at home this season is league leaders Rochdale who won 2-0 back in September.

Ticket News

The terracing is uncovered and there are 66 seats available on a first come basis.

*Junior’s U14, Child U11 and Child U7 must be purchased/accompanied with an over 18.

Family Junior – you can purchase a maximum of 2 Family Junior tickets for every 1 Adult ticket or a maximum of 1 Family Junior ticket for every 1 Senior ticket purchased.

Wheelchair tickets and Carer tickets will need to be purchase direct from Carlisle United.  Please contact the ticket office on 0330 094 5930. All ambulant disabled supporters on an enhanced rate of care qualify for a carer’s ticket.  A PIP or DWP letter will need to be provided.

Parking is available in our Supporters Car Park, £5 cash on the day.

Coach parking costs £20, mini-bus parking is £15 and can be purchased in advance or on the day of the game.

• Brunton Park is situated 1.5 miles on the main route from the M6 (junction 43) to the City Centre. Use postcode CA1 1LL.
• Currently there is only unreserved Blue Badge parking available on the east side of the stadium on a first come, first served basis. This is accessed from Warwick Road at the crossroads by the traffic lights. Local streets operate as disc zones and offer 2 hours free parking.
• All away supporters can expect a warm welcome to Brunton Park from their staff and stewards, who are on hand to help make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
• Please note – the away end in Brunton Park is CARD ONLY.
• Travelling supporters will be housed in sections two and three of the Andrew Jenkins East Stand, sponsored by Pioneer Food Service. Supporters can collect pre-paid tickets from the away ticket office, but this may change depending on the allocation sold – meaning if there’s a low number of sales, you may have to collect from our matchday ticket office on the east side of Brunton Park.
• Away fans are advised to check the @CUFC_SLO Twitter account, which will make supporters aware of which ticket office is being used on that particular day.

Tickets can be purchased online here

Match Officials

Referee: Gareth Thomas

Assistants: Martin Parker / Francis Sibley

Fourth Official: Steven Lawson

Other Games

Boreham Wood vs Aldershot Town

Carlisle United vs FC Halifax Town

Hartlepool United vs Morecambe

Rochdale vs Scunthorpe United

Yeovil Town vs Wealdstone

Next Game

FC Halifax Town vs Hartlepool United – Saturday 8th November, 3pm kick-off

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