United travel to Brackley Town tonight, hoping to bounce back from their first defeat of the Enterprise National League season at the hands of Sutton United on Saturday.
Tonight’s opponents remain unbeaten at St James Park this season and will provide a stern test for the Cumbrians.
Here are all the details you need regarding tonight’s fixture and our opponents:
MATCH DETAILS
Opponents – Brackley Town
Competition – Enterprise National League
Location – St James Park
Date – Wednesday 3 September
Time – 7:45pm kick-off
FACTFILE
Founded – 1890
Nickname – The Saints
Manager – Gavin Cowan
Previous season finish – 1st in the National League North
OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH
Saints’ midfielder Scott Pollock will be a threat for Gavin Cowan’s side. The 24-year-old will be looking to continue his fine form from last campaign.
The former Northampton Town man contributed 4 goals and 3 assists from midfield last campaign for the Saints in their National League North title-winning campaign.
Pollock is no stranger to the Cumbrians, as he scored his first professional goal against the Blues in 2019 in a 2-0 win for Northampton Town at Brunton Park.
RECENT RESULTS
Saturday 30 August 2025 – Brackley Town 1-1 Scunthorpe United
Monday 25 August 2025 – Tamworth 1-1 Brackley Town
Saturday 23 August 2025 – Brackley Town 2-1 Rochdale
Wednesday 20 August 2025 – Yeovil Town 2-1 Brackley Town
Tuesday 12 August 2025 – Brackley Town 2-0 Blackburn Rovers Academy
HOW TO WATCH/ LISTEN
Supporters will be able to watch the game live at Brunton Park in the Northern Competitions Fan Zone, which opens at 6pm.
The game is available to supporters worldwide online via 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 – Abigail Byrne
Assistant Referee 1 – Jason Roberts
Assistant Referee 2 – Timothy Walker
Fourth Official – Dan England
