United travel to Woking on Saturday for the first game of the Enterprise National League 2025/26 season.
The Blues will be looking for a positive start to the campaign at The Laithwaite Community Stadium after a 2-0 win on the road at Chester in the final pre-season game last Saturday.
Here are all the details you need regarding this weekend's encounter, and our opponents:
MATCH DETAILS
Opponents – Woking FC
Competition – Enterprise National League
Location – The Laithwaite Community Stadium
Date - Saturday 9 August
Time – 3pm kick-off
FACTFILE
Founded – 1887
Nickname - The Cardinals
Manager – Neal Ardley
Previous season finish - 15th
OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH
The Cardinals striker, Inih Effiong, signed from Braintree Town in 2024 and has proven to be a reliable goalscorer in the fifth tier with 95 goals in 293 appearances at the level.
Effiong found the net on seven occasions during the 2024/25 season, leading the attack to great effect with his 6’4 frame providing Neal Ardley’s side with an imposing outlet up front.
The 34-year-old scored three times in pre-season and will want to continue his goalscoring form against the Blues on Saturday.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Saturday 18 November 2000 – Carlisle United 5-1 Woking
Saturday 11 September 2004 – Woking 1-1 Carlisle United
Saturday 18 December 2004 – Carlisle United 2-1 Woking
Saturday 26 February 2005 – Woking 1-0 Carlisle United
RECENT RESULTS
Tuesday 15 July 2025 – Woking 0-2 Portsmouth
Saturday 19 July 2025 – Cray Valley Paper Mills 1-3 Woking
Saturday 26 July 2025 – Woking 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur XI
Tuesday 29 July 2025 – Fulham XI 3-2 Woking
Saturday 2 August 2025 – Woking 1-0 AFC Bournemouth XI
TICKET INFORMATION
We have sold-out our initial allocation of 826 tickets, but more are available in the Chris Lane Terrace East. To purchase now, click HERE!
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 12pm on Saturday or online via DAZN.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee - Alan Young
Assistant Referee 1 - Grzegorz Kornasiewicz
Assistant Referee 2 - Stuart Kane
Fourth Official - Joe Woolmer
