Carlisle United travel to the Mangata Developments Stadium to face Boreham Wood in the Enterprise National League.
Here are all the details you need regarding the tie and our opponents:
MATCH DETAILS
Opponents – Boreham Wood
Competition – Enterprise National League
Location – Mangata Developments Stadium
Date – Sunday 20 December
Time – 4pm
FACTFILE
Founded – 1948
Nickname - The Wood
Manager – Luke Garrard
Previous season finish - 5th in the National League South (promoted via the play-offs)
PRE-MATCH THOUGHTS:
Mark Hughes: "They will think that they probably have the advantage being at home, but as we've proven in the past, we've gone to difficult away fixtures and come out with positive results, so that'll be our mindset."
Read more from our Head Coach HERE!
Morgan Feeney: "All we can do is go out there and win. We can't affect other results, so we keep winning and putting the pressure on, then it'll do well for us."
More words from the United defender HERE!
OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH
Abdul Abdulmalik has lit up the Enterprise National League, scoring six times in 20 games and becoming a standout talent for the Wood.
The former Millwall man joined the Hertfordshire-based outfit in 2024 and starred in their promotion from the Enterprise National League South, finding the net on four occasions and assisting 11 times before continuing to be a threat a league above for Luke Garrard's side.
Abdulmalik provides an abundance of skill and pace, with the United backline needing to be on top of their game to stop the 22-year-old attacker.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Saturday 9 November 2013 – Boreham Wood 0-0 Carlisle United
Tuesday 19 November 2013 - Carlisle United 2-1 Boreham Wood
Saturday 16 August 2025 - Carlisle United 3-3 Boreham Wood
RECENT RESULTS
Saturday 13 December 2025 – Boreham Wood 3-3 Brackley Town (3-1 Brackley on penalties)
Sunday 7 December 2025 – Boreham Wood 3-0 Newport County
Tuesday 2 December 2025 – Boreham Wood 4-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers U21
Saturday 29 November 2025 – Boreham Wood 2-1 FC Halifax Town
Tuesday 25 November 2025 – Boreham Wood 4-3 Leicester City U21
TICKET INFORMATION
Over 600 Blues are making the trip to Hertfordshire, with tickets available online up until kick-off online HERE!
All prices will increase by £2 if purchased on matchday.
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN
The game is available to watch on DAZN, and it will also be shown in the Kingmoor Park Cumbria Lounge at Brunton Park.
UK-based supporters will be able to listen to the game on BBC Radio Cumbria via BBC Sounds. Non-UK residents can also hear the commentary via BBC.com and the BBC App.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee - Isaac Searle
Assistant Referee 1 - Andrew Hickman
Assistant Referee 2 - Joe Wright
Fourth Official - Steven Hughes
SUPPORTER BEHAVIOUR
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We want Brunton Park - and every away end - to be a welcoming, positive place for everyone. Thank you for playing your part and supporting the club in the right way.
