Carlisle v Cambridge United result
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Carlisle 1–2 Cambridge United — Cambridge United won this League Two match.
The result
Cambridge United won 2–1 at Brunton Park in League Two on Saturday 27 March. Cambridge United have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Cambridge United led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Cambridge United: Paul Mullin (45’) and A. May (90’, assisted by W. Hoolahan); Carlisle: L. Alessandra (78’).
Discipline
T. Nield showed three yellow cards — against 3.4 yellows a game across the last 14 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Carlisle: A. Hayden (24’), D. Furman (28’) and O. Zanzala (68’).
What it changes
Carlisle are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Cambridge United have won their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, C. Guy (Carlisle) 5.9, Jack Iredale (Cambridge United) 5.7 and W. Hoolahan (Cambridge United) 5.4 led the match.
Next up
Carlisle next travel to Solihull Moors on 24 October 2026.
Cambridge United next host Wycombe on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Carlisle: Solihull Moors v Carlisle, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Cambridge United: Cambridge United v Wycombe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Carlisle 1–2 Cambridge United · League Two
- Venue: Brunton Park · Carlisle, Cumbria
- Referee: T. Nield
- Head-to-head (last 6): Carlisle 2 · draws 3 · Cambridge United 1 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Carlisle 1W 2D 2L · Cambridge United 3W 0D 2L
Carlisle 1–2 Cambridge United (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Carlisle | Cambridge United | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% | Possession | 56% |
| 20 | Shots | 11 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 3 | Corners | 7 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 18 | Fouls | 10 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 6 |
| 315 | Passes | 402 |
| 57% | Pass accuracy | 63% |
Carlisle player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Farman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| G. Tanner | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Hayden | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.6 |
| R. McDonald | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| N. Anderton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| C. Guy | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Riley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| O. Patrick | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| O. Zanzala | 89 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
| J. Mellish | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| D. Furman | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.6 |
| G. Touré sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| L. Alessandra sub | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Scott sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Cambridge United player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Burton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| K. Knoyle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Okedina | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Taylor | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Iredale | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| P. Digby | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Ironside | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| W. Hoolahan | 89 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| H. Boateng | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| P. Mullin | 64 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| L. O'Neil | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| L. Hannant sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Tracey sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. May sub | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| H. Dunk sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Carlisle v Cambridge United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2020-09-12 Cambridge United 3–0 Carlisle
- 2020-02-29 Cambridge United 1–2 Carlisle
- 2019-11-23 Carlisle 0–0 Cambridge United
- 2019-03-23 Carlisle 2–2 Cambridge United
- 2018-09-08 Cambridge United 1–2 Carlisle
- 2018-03-24 Carlisle 1–1 Cambridge United
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Carlisle and Cambridge United?
- In their last 6 meetings, Carlisle won 2, Cambridge United won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Carlisle and Cambridge United?
- Recent form — Carlisle 1W 2D 2L; Cambridge United 3W 0D 2L.
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