The Blues travel to face Hartlepool United on Wednesday night in the Enterprise National League.
Here are all the details you need regarding the fixture and our opponents:
MATCH DETAILS
Opponents – Hartlepool United
Competition – Enterprise National League
Location – The Prestige Group Stadium
Date – Wednesday 25 February
Time – 7:45pm
FACTFILE
Founded – 1908
Nickname - The Pools
Manager – Nicky Featherstone
Previous season finish - 11th in the National League
OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH
With eight goals already to his name this season, Alex Reid will be a key threat for United on Wednesday evening at The Prestige Group Stadium. The forward, who has also contributed an assist this term, joined the Pools in July 2025 after departing Oldham Athletic.
Reid brings a wealth of experience having previously also featured for Solihull Moors, Wealdstone and Stockport County. Clinical in front of goal and full of attacking intent, he is certainly one to watch under the lights.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Wednesday 1 October 2025 – Carlisle United 3-1 Hartlepool United
Tuesday 24 January 2023 – Carlisle United 3-1 Hartlepool United
Saturday 8 October 2022 - Hartlepool United 1-3 Carlisle United
Tuesday 18 January 2022 - Carlisle United 0-0 Hartlepool United
Tuesday 31 August 2021 - Carlisle United 3-3 Hartlepool United (Football League Trophy)
RECENT RESULTS
Saturday 21 February 2026 – Solihull Moors 3-4 Hartlepool United
Wednesday 11 February 2026 – York City 3-2 Hartlepool United
Saturday 7 February 2026 – Tamworth 1-1 Hartlepool United
Saturday 31 January 2026 – Hartlepool United 0-3 Aldershot Town
Saturday 24 January 2026 – Brackley Town 0-0 Hartlepool United
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for our trip to County Durham are sold-out! Thank you for your continued backing - we'll see over 700 of you on Wednesday night.
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 - Declan Bourne
Assistant Referee 1 - Jamie Waters
Assistant Referee 2 - David Holmes
Fourth Official - Michael Robinson
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.
