Carlisle United host Boreham Wood in the Enterprise National League play-off semi-final on Sunday.
Here are all the details you need regarding the fixture and our opponents:
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MATCH DETAILS
Opponents - Boreham Wood
Competition - Enterprise National League play-offs
Location - Brunton Park
Date - Sunday 3 May 2026
Time - 12:30pm
FACTFILE
Founded - 1948
Nickname - The Wood
Manager - Luke Garrard
Previous season finish - 5th in the National League South (promoted via the play-offs)
OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH
Matt Rush has been in fine goalscoring form in this season's Enterprise National League, notching 26 goals across the campaign.
Rush made the switch from Sutton United to Hertfordshire in late 2024 and hasn't looked back since. He found the net on sixteen occasions after joining the Wood and spearheaded them to promotion via the play-offs last campaign.
The 25-year-old will be keen to prove himself in this year's play-off campaign, and United need to be wary of Rush's clinical nature in front of goal.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Sunday 21 December 2025 - Boreham Wood 2-0 Carlisle United
Saturday 16 August 2025 - Carlisle United 3-3 Boreham Wood
Tuesday 19 November 2013 - Carlisle United 2-1 Boreham Wood
Saturday 9 November 2013 – Boreham Wood 0-0 Carlisle United
RECENT RESULTS
Wednesday 29 April 2026 - Boreham Wood 1-0 Forest Green Rovers (AET)
Saturday 25 April 2026 - Boreham Wood 1-0 Sutton United
Saturday 18 April 2026 - Morecambe 0-3 Boreham Wood
Saturday 11 April 2026 - Boreham Wood 3-0 Hartlepool United
Monday 6 April 2026 - Solihull Moors 4-1 Boreham Wood
TICKET INFORMATION
Support the Blues in the Enterprise National League play-off semi-final at Brunton Park, get your tickets HERE!
We need your support more than ever!
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN
The game is available to watch live on DAZN.
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 - Martin Woods
Assistant Referee 1 - William Cavanagh
Assistant Referee 2 - James Tewson
Fourth Official - Declan Brown
SUPPORTER BEHAVIOUR
A quick reminder to all fans: abusive or offensive chanting, gestures or messages aren’t acceptable at any match. Football bodies and the authorities are continuing to clamp down on this kind of behaviour, and anyone involved could face action.
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.
STAY OFF THE PITCH
We look forward to seeing a huge and passionate backing this Sunday in the play-off semi-final at Brunton Park. Your support has been outstanding throughout the season, and on an occasion as big as this, it can make a real difference. Let’s make Brunton Park a sea of noise, energy, and unity from the first whistle to the last.
As we come together for such an important match, we ask that all supporters channel that passion in the right way - by keeping your support in the stands and off the pitch at all times.
Please do not enter the field of play under any circumstances. Pitch incursions present serious safety risks to both fans and players, place additional strain on our staff and stewards, and can have significant consequences for the club. These may include substantial fines or even ground restrictions, which would affect every supporter. In addition, anyone who enters the pitch runs the risk of facing action from the club as well as the relevant authorities.
This is a moment for everyone connected with the club to come together and show what Carlisle United is all about. Let’s create an atmosphere that drives the team forward while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of everyone inside the stadium.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you for what promises to be an unforgettable occasion. Please play your part in making it memorable for all the right reasons.
Should we progress to the play-off final, the Brunton Park surface will become our main training area in the build-up to the clash at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 10 May. We therefore ask supporters to ensure the pitch remains in excellent condition for the benefit of the players as well as yourselves.
