Carlisle boss Paul Simpson hailed his side’s 3-0 victory over Doncaster as their “most complete performance” of the season.The hosts moved into the play-off places after an impressive ninth game without defeat as they maintained their unbeaten home record this term.Callum Guy opened the scoring with a 25-yard effort before Derby loanee Jack Stretton’s quick-fire second-ha...Full Story »

Jack Stretton helped lift Carlisle into the League Two play-off places with a brace in their impressive 3-0 win over Doncaster.The on-loan Derby forward, 21, hit a quick-fire double after Callum Guy’s opener at Brunton Park.Paul Simpson’s side, who are unbeaten at home this season, jumped to sixth after their ninth game without defeat.Carlisle goalkeeper Tomas Holy produced a great s...Full Story »

Carlisle are assessing the fitness of Omari Patrick as they prepare to welcome Doncaster to Brunton Park.The striker scored twice in a match-winning substitute turn against Hartlepool last weekend but was forced off with a hamstring injury late on.Fin Back also left the field with a tight hamstring and his absence would require a reshuffle in defence.Ryan Edmondson, Morgan Feeney and Ben Barclay...Full Story »

Omari Patrick scored twice as Carlisle made it back-to-back away victories with a strong second-half comeback to win 3-1 at Hartlepool.They trailed at the break as Pools centre-back Alex Lacey cracked in via the underside of the bar from close range after the visitors were unable to clear their defensive lines on 43 minutes.Seven minutes into the second half, the Cumbrians levelled as midfielder...Full Story »

Hartlepool interim boss Keith Curle has no fresh injury problems to contend with for the home clash with Carlisle.Curle, who saw his side claim a first win since March against Doncaster on Tuesday night, faces a welcome selection poser for the game.Forward Wes McDonald came off the bench to snatch a late winner and is pushing for a starting spot.Jamie Sterry (back) and Nicky Featherstone (ankle)...Full Story »

Crewe boss Alex Morris knows his side need more fire in front of goal after a dour goalless draw at Carlisle.Morris admitted it was a “tough watch” after the snooze fest at Brunton Park.Striker Kristian Dennis, who has scored eight times this season, squandered Carlisle’s best chance when he headed wide on the stroke of half time.Alex stopper Arthur Okonkwo produced a good save...Full Story »

Carlisle maintained their unbeaten home start to the season with a boring 0-0 draw with Crewe.The Railwaymen’s wait for a first away win since beating Football League basement boys Rochdale on the opening day went on after a dour draw at Brunton Park.Both teams cancelled each other out in a disappointing afternoon in Cumbria.Czech keeper Tom Holy beat away Bassala Sambou’s effort aft...Full Story »

Carlisle are hoping for some long-awaited good news on the injury front, with Morgan Feeney and Omari Patrick hopeful of returning to face Crewe.Feeney has missed the last two games with a hamstring complaint but could return at centre-half, while Patrick is also pushing for a place in attack.Fulham loanee Sonny Hilton is the latest absentee and faces two months out after damaging ankle ligament...Full Story »

Paul Simpson singled out Jack Stretton for praise after the on-loan forward helped Carlisle to a 2-1 victory at Grimsby.Owen Moxon and Kristian Dennis were on target for the Cumbrians as they picked up their first away win of the season at Blundell Park.In a game which had to be rearranged due to a waterlogged pitch on the initial date last month, Michee Efete pulled one back for Grimsby after h...Full Story »

Carlisle handed newly-promoted Grimsby their second 2-1 defeat on the bounce by edging their rearranged Sky Bet League Two meeting.Owen Moxon opened the scoring with a stunning low drive, before Kristian Dennis came back to haunt his former club at Blundell Park. Michee Efete was on target for the home team after gift-wrapping Carlisle their second.Grimsby midfielder Alex Hunt set his sights fro...Full Story »

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst could make changes ahead of their clash with Carlisle.The Mariners remained unchanged against Swindon at the weekend, but Hurst could bring Otis Khan into the fold as the midfielder continues to build up minutes after returning from injury.Kieran Green could push to feature and was named on the bench against the Robins following a spell on the sidelines with a groin in...Full Story »

Carlisle pegged back struggling Newport late on to claim a 1-1 draw at Rodney Parade.Nathan Moriah-Welsh showed tenacity to ride a tackle and flick the ball over Carlisle goalkeeper Tomas Holy to break the deadlock for the Exiles after half an hour.It was only the second time this season the Welsh side have scored the first goal of the match, but they could not hold on for a much-needed victory ...Full Story »

Exeter assistant boss Wayne Carlisle championed the Grecians’ resilience as they returned to winning ways with a 4-0 victory at Forest Green.Former Rovers forward Jevani Brown bagged a hat-trick as Exeter emphatically gained the derby day bragging rights.Carlisle said: “We called for a reaction from the players after the last two results. I thought they showed today that they can bou...Full Story »

Newport manager James Rowberry might be tempted to start Will Evans for the visit of Carlisle.The Exiles have lost their last three Sky Bet League Two games and it has been 316 minutes since they last found the back of the net.Evans bagged in the Papa John’s Trophy against Fleetwood in midweek so may be handed an opportunity although Chanka Zimba may be kept waiting for his first league st...Full Story »

Paul Simpson praised the grit of his Carlisle players following their 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.Paul Huntington, Jordan Gibson and Owen Moxon all had half-chances for the Cumbrian team in the opening 30 minutes of the Sky Bet League Two contest at Brunton Park.Callum Guy put Carlisle ahead seconds before the break with his first goal for the club.Ayoud Assal levelled with a confident finish jus...Full Story »

Carlisle midfielder Jamie Devitt will miss the home game against AFC Wimbledon after being ruled out for several weeks.Devitt sustained a thigh injury in training last week after only recently returning to contention following a groin problem.Boss Paul Simpson will also be without striker Ryan Edmondson and defender Ben Barclay, who are both recovering from ankle injuries.Midfielder Callum Guy i...Full Story »

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson felt the 0-0 draw at Mansfield was his side’s best defensive display of the season so far.Having created the game’s best chances, Simpson also thought the Cumbrians could have taken more than a point against a side who had won all three League Two home games this term.“If I am being greedy it could have been more than a point – and this is a tou...Full Story »

Carlisle ruined Mansfield’s 100 per cent League Two home record with a 0-0 draw in a game in which they had the better chances.Kristian Dennis turned a low cross wide from eight yards in the 13th minute with the Stags expecting an offside flag.Then Morgan Feeney somehow sent a far-post finish straight at Christy Pym when it seemed easier to score two minutes later.Pym then saved superbly f...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Paul Simpson is expecting both Ryan Edmondson and Morgan Feeney to be involved in the Sky Bet League Two game at home to Rochdale.Both players featured against Manchester United’s Under-21 side in the Papa John’s Trophy in midweek and have shown no ill-effects from recent injury absences.Paul Huntington, Owen Moxon and Jack Ellis are also expected to be available aft...Full Story »

Exeter welcomed the return of manager Matt Taylor for their goalless draw with Accrington.Grecians boss Taylor missed the midweek game at Gillingham after the birth of his child and, while he was in the dugout at the Wham Stadium, he rushed off straight after the final whistle without speaking to the media.Assistant manager Wayne Carlisle said: “It was good to have Matt back. He is a colle...Full Story »