United go into the weekend looking to build on two excellent away performances and with a determination to get a result as a thank you to their loyal fans.
Manager Keith Curle said: "We're hoping that this is where the supporters come along and get on board. We know the results will start to come at home because we're doing things properly and we haven't lost our belief.
"Exeter have had a fantastic start so this will be a completely different kind of test. They'll be full of confidence and they're in the type of run that we enjoyed at this stage last season - they're creating chances and scoring goals.
"In Reuben Reid and Jayden Stockley they have front men who are providing the threat level that Charlie Wyke gave us when we were enjoying our good results ahead of Christmas. They know balls will go into the box and they're making the runs accordingly.
"What we know is that these two teams bring the best out of each other. There always seems to be goals and goal mouth action and what I will say is that you won't see either manager relax for the 95 or 96 minutes of play, because you just can't tell what's going to happen.
"We go into it feeling confident and looking to replicate the away form we saw against Crewe and Crawley here on our own pitch. We know we can cause Exeter real problems with the players we have at our disposal and the dressing is desperate to give the home fans what they deserve."
Remember, you can purchase your tickets by telephone on 0844 371 1921* or buy online and print at home, or order for collection, by clicking HERE.
*Calls to this number are charged at 7p per minute from landlines. Charges from mobiles may vary. A booking fee of £1 applies to all online transactions.
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Welcome to our Big Match Sponsors
This weekend we welcome HLA Services as our Associate Sponsor. We have two Match Ball Sponsor groups with us - Malcolm and Yvonne Millar and House of Vodka.
We hope everyone enjoys their day with us - and thank you for your fantastic support!
We also welcome our Wembley EFL Kids Cup winners Newlaithes as special guests and pre-match guards of honour. The lads represented their school and the club ahead of the Sky Bet League Two play-off final in May and thoroughly deserved their fantastic victory.
Our Community Ticket Scheme guests in our Cumberland Community Stand are Inglewood Junior School, St Margaret Mary's School, Kirkbampton CE School, John James Orr Football Academy, Gretna Youth Academy, St Bede's School and the Castletown Dragons.
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Join us for our Happy Hour and Big Match build-up
We can confirm that all of our hospitality and catering areas will be open again this weekend.
Our TV screens will be showing Barnet v Coventry City from 12.30pm, to help you to get in the mood for the big game, and we'll be showing the main sports event of the day after full time across our hospitality areas.
Our catering partners, abm Catering, are delighted to confirm another Happy Hour in the Sporting Inn and Sunset Suite between 12pm and 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon.
The Happy Hour includes a ‘50p per pint off’ offer on Fosters, John Smiths and Strongbow [£3 per pint during the Happy Hour] – please note, Guinness and Morretti will be sold at full price.
Remember, you can upgrade your match ticket to book a place in Foxy’s Restaurant - £25pp for a two-course meal or £30pp for a three-course meal.
We also have an extensive range of sponsorship opportunities available, from Match Day sponsorship to player and ball sponsorship packages. For more information please contact the Commercial Department on 01228 554 155 or email commercial@carlisleunited.co.uk
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CUOSC Surgery
CUOSC will be holding their next Supporters’ Surgery on Saturday, between 1.15pm and 2.45pm in the Study Centre, located next to the Blues Store.
Barry Carter from the CUSG Disabled Supporters Group will also be in attendance to answer any questions or queries our disabled fans may have.
CUOSC director Billy Atkinson said: "We'll be holding these surgery sessions in the Study Centre for every home game this month, so please do come along if you have any issues to discuss.
"It has been really useful to meet people and to talk face-to-face. Hopefully these sessions will continue to grow and develop, and we'd like to thank the club and the CST for the use of the Study Centre, which is the perfect location for these meetings."
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New stock arriving in our Blues Store all the time!
As we head rapidly towards the festive season we have excellent present and gift ideas arriving in our Blues Store almost every day.
From clothing to small souvenirs and stocking fillers, we have everything your devoted Blues fan could want.
The popular home and away kits continue to sell well - some of our first team players will be popping into the Blues Store at around 2pm – be there for a selfie with your new shirt if you can make it!
Keep checking in-store and online - we have new fashion and souvenir ranges arriving all the time.
Telephone sales: 01228 554 138 (during store working hours only).
To shop at our online Blues Store, click HERE.
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The Mascots
Our mascots for this game are Charlie Beattie, Alfie Lee Rotherham and Finley Jewers.
Both Charlie and Alfie are looking forward to meeting Nicky Adams and Exeter fan Finley tells us that Jordan Moore-Taylor is his favourite player.
Have a great day everyone!
To find out more about our Junior Blues membership and how to become a mascot, click HERE.
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The Man in the Middle
Our match referee this weekend is Mr Eddie Ilderton.
Mr Ilderton is a regular at Brunton Park and has been in charge of ten games so far this season. He's shown 30 yellow cards and five reds along the way.
The last time we met was at Sincil Bank at the end of August. United lost that encounter with Lincoln, with Tom Parkes receiving his marching orders having been shown two yellow cards. Richie Bennett also went in the book on the day. Reggie Lambe was United's goal scorer.
Our betting partner Sky Bet has some fantastic odds available on all match markets – click HERE for more details.
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The Match Programme
Issue 7 of this season’s The Blues match day programme is on sale from our usual programme selling points and outlets around the ground.
It’s a 64-page publication this season and it’s packed with fun, facts and features to keep you entertained during the half time break.
Our popular Head2Head feature sees Richie Bennett take on Shaun Miller - and some of their exploits have to be read to be believed!
Defender James Brown gets to pick what goes into Room 101 this week ... and the picture he gave us to accompany his 'something you didn't know about me' section is too cute to miss!
Priced at just £3 it’s becoming a must-have match day essential.
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Match Day Ticket Sales
Match Day Ticket Sales are as follows:
Main Stand [B, C, Pirelli Family Stand and EWM] – from the ticket office situated on the west side of the stadium.
Paddock – from the Paddock ticket office situated at the southern end of the Paddock.
Pioneer Foods Stand and Warwick Road End – from the Pioneer Foods Stand ticket office situated on the ground floor on the east side of the stadium.
Away fans – from the away ticket office situated at the northern end of the Pioneer Foods Stand.
Remember – during the working week our Pioneer Foods Stand ticket office, situated on the first floor of the Pioneer Foods stand, is open for ticket sales for ALL areas of the ground.
The ticket office on the west side of the stadium is open on MATCH DAYS ONLY.
The ticket office is open from 10am to 5pm on weekdays (and until kick off for midweek games) and from 10am to 5.15pm on weekend match days.
It is worth noting that entry can be gained on match days by showing your ticket confirmation email on your smart phone or equivalent device. Simply present the relevant section of your eTicket for scanning at point of entry.
For full ticket office opening times and ticket prices, click HERE.
Remember, you can purchase your tickets by telephone on 0844 371 1921* or buy online and print at home, or order for collection, by clicking HERE.
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Be in it to win it with our Golden Gamble
Keep your eye out for our Golden Gamble sellers around the ground ahead of kick off.
Your tickets can be purchased for just £1 (or at 3 for £2) and give you the chance to win either £100, or the share of a cash pot, in our half time draws.
And, while we’re on the subject, why not sign up to our exciting Blues Lotto? For just £1 you can purchase 10 lucky numbers for our weekly draw giving you the chance to win cash prizes from our fund of nearly £60,000.
There is now the opportunity to pay an additional £1 per week to upgrade to Premier Membership where there is another £17,000 cash, 3 new cars and many other prizes waiting to be won.
For more details visit www.blueslotto.co.uk or email lottery@carlisleunited.co.uk.
Alternatively call 01228 526 237 and ask for Ewan Wood.
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The Blues Store in the East Stand
We are delighted to confirm that our Blues Store will be operating from the Club Bar adjacent to the Family Zone in the Pioneer Foods Stand once again this weekend.
A full range of stock will be available with the emphasis on smaller items, suitable for the younger visitors to our extremely popular Family Zone games and play area.
Keep your eye out for our mini-tuck shop selling a range of confectionary and drinks.
Replica kit sales continue to go well in our main Blues Store on Warwick Road and it would be great to see you in your favourite colour [blue or carbon] as you cheer on the lads from the stands and the terraces.
Blues Store opening times:
Monday - 10am to 5pm
Tuesday - 10am to 5pm (open until 7.45pm on a match day)
Wednesday - CLOSED
Thursday - 10am to 5pm
Friday - 10am to 5pm
Saturday - 10am to 3pm (open until 5.30pm on match day)
Sunday - CLOSED
Telephone sales: 01228 554 138 (during store working hours only).
Click HERE to shop at our online Blues Store.
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Challenge 25
We are operating the ‘Challenge 25’ policy at Brunton Park this season.
Please do not be offended if you are asked for ID when purchasing alcohol and if you appear to be under the age of 25 to our bar staff.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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The Supporters’ Car Park
Our supporters’ car park is open with parking available at the stadium at just £3.
Please be aware that the ground can be uneven in places, so take care when navigating and walking around the area.
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Local Match Day Travel with Stagecoach
Carlisle Footyrider – get to the match for half the cost!
Stagecoach Cumbria and Carlisle United are working together to make it easier for you to get to Brunton Park on match days.
The Carlisle Footyrider ticket will get you to every first-team home game for half the price of a normal dayrider ticket.
Stagecoach service 76 and 685 takes you straight to Brunton Park. Simply catch service 76 from The Crescent (Stand U) near the train station or service 685 from Carlisle Bus Station.
What you'll need
To get a Carlisle Footyrider ticket you’ll need to show our driver one of the following:
+ A valid Carlisle United season ticket
+ A ticket for that day's match
Where you can travel?
You can get to Brunton Park from anywhere across Cumbria and North Lancashire.
Depending on where you’re travelling from, you can purchase a Footyrider ticket from within the:
+ Carlisle dayrider zone
+ Carlisle dayrider plus zone
+ Explorer zone
How much does it cost?
+ Carlisle dayrider - £1.50
+ Carlisle dayrider plus - £3.35
+ Explorer - £5.40
Click HERE to visit the Stagecoach website for full travel details.
