Carlisle United can confirm the retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.
Players already under contract for 2026/27:
David Ajiboye
Luke Armstrong
Hayden Atkinson
Gabe Breeze
Jack Ellis
Elliot Embleton
Morgan Feeney
Ryan Galvin
Cameron Harper
Georgie Kelly
Regan Linney
Jonah Lowes
Junior Luamba
Seb Mason
Bevis Mugabi
Amaru Smith
Stephen Wearne
Callum Whelan
Josh Williams
Players released:
Jake Allan
Archie Davies
Josh Grant
Aaron Hayden
Sam Hetherington (invited back for pre-season)
Dan Hopper
Jordan Jones (mutual agreement)
Sam Murray
Freddie O'Donoghue
Thomas Randall
Ethan Robson
Terell Thomas
Charlie Wyke
Players with clauses activated for the 2026/27 season:
Harvey Macadam
Loan players returning to their parent club:
Chris Conn-Clarke
Alex Gilliead
Archie Mair
Hugh Parker
Ephraim Yeboah
Marc Tierney, Head of Football Operations said: "On behalf of everyone at Carlisle United, I’d like to thank each of the departing players for their contribution during their time at Brunton Park and wish them all the very best for their future careers."
