Carlisle boss Chris Beech bemoaned his side’s first-half performance after having to salvage a late 2-2 draw with Scunthorpe.First-half efforts from Aaron Jarvis and Emmanuel Onariase seemingly secured struggling Scunthorpe a welcome win.But Jordan Gibson struck with 10 minutes to go before Brennan Dickenson’s dramatic 95th-minute leveller at Brunton Park.And Beech groaned: “Th...Full Story »

Struggling Scunthorpe were denied a fine win as Carlisle clinched a dramatic late 2-2 draw deep into stoppage time.Brennan Dickenson salvaged a late point with his 95th-minute equaliser at Brunton Park.Scunthorpe, who had lost three in a row, looked well on their way to getting back to winning ways with first-half efforts from Aaron Jarvis and Emmanuel Onariase.The Iron were hammered 4-0 last ti...Full Story »

Carlisle midfielder Danny Devine is close to a return ahead of Saturday’s League Two clash with Scunthorpe.Devine has not played since August 31 because of a hamstring problem with head coach Chris Beech admitting he has been cautious with the 24-year-old as he prepares to resume training.However, fellow midfielder Josh Dixon is out with a knee cartilage problem which has prompted the club...Full Story »

New Crawley forward Alex Battle could make his first start for the club in Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Carlisle.Battle, who has signed from Truro on a one-year deal, made his debut off the bench in last weekend’s 1-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers.Star striker Tom Nichols made his comeback from injury against Rovers and is expected to continue up front against Carlisle.Crawley...Full Story »

Jon Mellish scored his first goal of the campaign to help Carlisle to a 2-1 Sky Bet League Two win over struggling Salford.Mellish, who was leading scorer as he netted 16 times for Chris Beech’s Cumbrians last season, ended his drought by scoring a 59th-minute winner.Brennan Dickenson also got off the mark for the season with Carlisle’s opener after eight minutes as United gained a f...Full Story »

Carlisle will have plenty of options at their disposal for the visit of Salford on Saturday after a busy end to the summer transfer window.The Sky Bet League Two club brought in winger Jordan Gibson from Sligo Rovers on Monday for an undisclosed fee before Kelvin Mellor and Jonathan Dinzeyi joined on deadline day, with all three able to feature this weekend.A 2-1 loss at Hart...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Chris Beech was disappointed his side did not come away with all three points from their 1-1 draw against Leyton Orient.Tristan Abrahams fired the hosts ahead from the penalty spot early in the first half.But Harry Smith’s first Orient goal, 16 minutes from time, secured the visitors a point as both sides maintained their respective unbeaten starts to the League Two season.&l...Full Story »

Harry Smith’s first Leyton Orient goal secured the O’s a 1-1 draw away at Carlisle.Both sides maintained their unbeaten starts to the League Two season with a battling draw at Brunton Park.Both teams pushed for a late winner but were forced to settle for a point.Tristan Abrahams fired the hosts ahead from the penalty spot in the ninth minute.Omar Beckles handled in the box and the st...Full Story »

On-loan Aston Villa striker Brad Young could make his home debut for Carlisle in the Sky Bet League Two clash against Leyton Orient.Young, 18, came off the bench for the closing stages of the midweek 0-0 draw at Port Vale, and Blues boss Chris Beech may decide to fast-track him into the starting XI.Summer signing Zach Clough is fit following a hamstring problem and was a second-half substitute o...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke called on his Port Vale front line to be more clinical after they were held to a goalless draw by unbeaten Carlisle.The first period was full of half chances, as Nathan Smith rattled the crossbar with an overhead kick for Vale, before Tristan Abrahams could only fire straight at the keeper as he went in on goal for the visitors.The game petered out in a low-quality second half wit...Full Story »

Port Vale are still waiting for their first league win after they were held to a goalless draw by unbeaten Carlisle.The game began in frantic fashion as United’s George Tanner stung the palms of Lucas Covolan, before Nathan Smith rattled the bar with an overhead kick at the other end.Devante Rodney should have done better with a header for the hosts, in a first period that was littered wit...Full Story »

Port Vale new signing Dennis Politic will be hoping to make his debut for the club as they take on Carlisle on Tuesday night.The 21-year-old midfielder will go straight into the squad as Vale search for their first win of the season.Devante Rodney and James Wilson are set to start their third consecutive game despite not scoring in their opening two Sky Bet League Two encounters.Goalkeeper Lucas...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Chris Beech was delighted how his side spoilt Swindon’s new ownership party with a 2-1 win over their 10-man hosts.More than 9,000 Robins fans flocked to the County Ground to welcome new owner Clem Morfuni but it was Carlisle who were celebrating at full-time.Beech said: “I am delighted to come here for their first home game of the season with more than 9,000 and cla...Full Story »

Tristan Abrahams’ strike just before half-time earned Carlisle their first win of their season courtesy of a 2-1 triumph over Swindon.Both sides traded blows early on but it was the visitors who took the lead through an excellent half-volley from distance by Joe Riley in the 13th minute that flew low into the bottom left corner, giving Jojo Wollacott no chance in the Swindon goal.The Robin...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner has revealed Akin Odimayo is fit ahead of the game against Carlisle.The defender was forced off the field with cramp in the second half of the Robins’ defeat by Cambridge in the Carabao Cup.Mathieu Baudry also went off during the Cambridge game with a tight hamstring which is hoped not to be serious.Dion Conroy, Ben Gladwin and Kaine Kesler-Hayden were all res...Full Story »

Rhian Brewster finally broke his Sheffield United duck as the Blades advanced to the second round of the Carabao Cup following a 1-0 victory over Carlisle.Brewster’s first goal for the club since his transfer from Liverpool last summer separated the two teams, giving Slavisa Jokanovic his first win as manager.Billy Sharp had an early effort blocked and Kacper Lopata saw his towering header...Full Story »

Lys Mousset is an injury concern for Sheffield United as they prepare to host Carlisle in the EFL Cup.The Frenchman was forced off early in the second half as the Blades began their Championship campaign with a home defeat to Birmingham.Fellow strikers Billy Sharp and Oli McBurnie both featured in Saturday’s 1-0 loss at Bramall Lane, having been doubts beforehand. Both were introduced from...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Chris Beech was pleased with his players’ efforts after they played out a 0-0 draw with Colchester in their League Two opener.The Cumbrians played their part in an entertaining contest at Brunton Park and had chances to win the game in each half, only to be denied by their former keeper Shamal George, who made a string of fine saves.Beech said: “I’m very please...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Chris Beech must decide how many of his summer signings will be involved against Colchester.Strike trio Zach Clough, Manasse Mampala and Tristan Abrahams, defender Corey Whelan and goalkeeper Lukas Jensen have arrived at Brunton Park and are in contention.Midfielder Jon Mellish will again be key for the Cumbrians after scoring 16 goals last season.Following the departure of captain...Full Story »

Carlisle played out a 0-0 draw with Walsall to finish 10th in Sky Bet League Two.This latest stalemate was Carlisle’s sixth draw in their final eight games.Chris Beech’s Cumbrians lost just one of their last 11 fixtures but are left to rue a dreadful run of results in February and March.Keeper Jack Rose stood between Carlisle and a first-half lead. He kept out a close-range Jack Arme...Full Story »