MATCHDAY GUIDE: BOSTON UNITED (H)

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Carlisle United welcome Boston United to Brunton Park on Saturday 14 November (3pm kick-off).

This is our designated Remembrance fixture, with a Remembrance ceremony taking place before kick-off.

Here is all the key information you need ahead of the game.


Preview

 

Match details:

Opponents - Boston United

Competition - Enterprise National League

Location - Brunton Park

Date - Saturday 14 November 2026

Time - 3pm

 

Factfile:

Founded - 1933

Nickname - The Pilgrims

Manager - Paul Hurst

Previous season finish - 12th in the Enterprise National League

 

Opposition player to watch:

Ken Aboh is a lively threat out wide for Paul Hurst's outfit, having found the net three times this season.

The Norwich City loanee has enjoyed previous temporary spells with Stevenage and Colchester United before impressing for the Pilgrims last season, seeing him return this campaign.

Aboh has also picked up three assists, with his most recent coming in the 2-1 win against Scunthorpe United at the end of October.

 

Recent Results:

Tuesday 3 November 2026 - Boston United 1-0 Leicester City U21

Saturday 31 October 2026 - Boston United 2-1 Scunthorpe United

Tuesday 27 October 2026 - Boston United 2-1 Gateshead

Saturday 24 October 2026 - Eastleigh 4-2 Boston United

Saturday 17 October 2026 - Boston United 1-3 Scunthorpe United

 

How to watch/listen:

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 - Stuart Morland

Assistant Referee 1 - Michael Burrows

Assistant Referee 2 - Arran Williams

Fourth Official - Thomas Harland


TICKETING

Pricing:

Category:Standing pre-match Price:Seating pre-match price:Standing matchday Price:Seating matchday price:
Adult£20£23£23£26
Senior (65+)£17£20£20£23
Young Adult (18-22)£14£17£17£20
Under-18£9£12£10£13
Under-14 (only available with an adult or senior ticket)£9£12£10£13
Under-11 (only available with an adult or senior ticket)£6£9£7£10
Family Junior 11-17 (only available with an adult or senior ticket)£7£10£8£11
Carer£0£0£0£0
Under-7£0£5£0£5
  • The matchday ticket offices will open at 1:30pm.
  • Turnstiles will open at 1:30pm.
  • A reminder that an adult must accompany under-14s as part of National League regulations.
  • Ticket prices go up on matchday - purchase HERE!

REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

Saturday’s match is our designated Remembrance fixture. 

Supporters are advised to be inside the stadium before 2:45pm so they can take their places before the ceremony.

Standard bearers will enter the pitch at around 2:45pm, followed by the wreath layers and players, the Exhortation, the Last Post and a one-minute silence. 

Combined Services Monument unveiling:
At 1pm CEO Tom Lawrence will lead the unveiling of the Combined Services Monument in the Memorial Garden, followed by a tribute. Please note the East Stand entrance to the supporters’ car park will be closed from 1pm–1:30pm for the unveiling of our Combined Services Monument. Access via Stoneyholme will remain open as normal.


Commercial

Sponsors:

Match Sponsor - Top Notch Contractors

Captains Armband - Nick Hedley Roofing

Matchball Sponsor - Heineken

Matchball Sponsor - Heritage Leisure Design

Hospitality:

  • Dean Walling and Rod Thomas will be in Foxy's Restaurant

BLUES STORE

  • The Blues Store will be open from 10am to 5:30pm.
  • The Blues Store pop-up shop in the Northern Competitions Fan Zone is open from 12:30pm to 4pm.

FASTER SERVICE AND PAYMENT OPTIONS 

Upgraded tills and payment systems are now in place across Brunton Park to help serve supporters more quickly and reduce queues. 

Most outlets are card-only. 

Following supporter feedback, cash is also accepted at Halpy’s Bar, the Glass Bar and Murphy’s.


FOOD & DRINK

Opening times:

  • The Northern Competitions Fan Zone will open from 12:30pm.
  • Glass Bar and Murphy's Bar will open from 12pm.
  • The Nags Head Horse Box will open from 12:30pm.
  • Halpy’s and Balderstone Bars are open throughout the game and will close 15 minutes before full time.

Drink:

  • The Pre-order Point is situated on the wall next to the B Stand entrance in the Fan Zone, and can be used for ordering all drinks for pre-match and half-time. The drinks can be collected from the Collection Point in the right-hand hatch of The Chicken Shack.
  • The other Pre-order Point has been moved back to the East Stand Concourse, opposite Halpy’s Bar, with collection from the left-hand hatch of Halpy’s.

Food:

  • Angel Lane Chippie Van
  • Shake Waffle and Roll
  • Coffee Rambler
  • The Greyhound Burger Van
  • Chaat and Chai
  • Cumbria Roast Yorkshire Pudding
  • Cumbria Whippy Ice Cream Van
  • The Chicken Shack will be open serving a selection of hot food.

Happy Hour:

Up until 2pm, supporters can enjoy £3.50 a pint on:

  • John Smiths
  • Ullswater Blonde
  • Heineken
  • Inches Cider
  • Fosters

COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT

  • Face painting in the EDI Gazebo.
  • Border Concert Band performing in the Northern Competitions Fan Zone.
  • The Museum of Military Life will be providing military dress-up for the children at the EDI gazebo.
  • The Army Careers will be bringing an interactive game for the community to take part in.
  • The Solway Aviation Museum will be bringing a van and cockpit trailer.
  • One Vision Military Service will be handing out flyers.
  • Carlisle United Community Sports Trust inflatable.
  • The Family Zone will be open from 1:30pm.
  • Carlisle United Supporters Trust will be at their gazebo in the Fan Zone before the match.

FIRST TIME VISITORS

Thanks to the generous support of the London Branch Supporters Club, young fans attending their first Carlisle United match* can make their visit to Brunton Park even more memorable with our First-Time Visitor Scheme.

Open to children under 13, the club offers first-time visitors a special goodie bag of club-themed surprises and a personalised certificate to commemorate their first game.

After purchasing match tickets, contact ticketoffice@carlisleunited.co.uk by 5pm the day before the game. Goodie bags can then be collected from the pop-up Blues Store in the Fan Zone on matchday.

*Excludes supporters attending through the Community Ticket Scheme.


HALF-TIME: BIG SHOT

Our half-time game, Big Shot, gives you the chance to win £1,000 at every home fixture.

A maximum of 20 lucky fans will step onto the Brunton Park pitch at the break and take one shot at kicking a size-five football through a 14-inch hole in the target on the Warwick Road End goal line.

Entry is just £5 per person, with £1 from every entry donated to Carlisle United Community Sports Trust.

Book your place online HERE!

Rod Thomas and Dean Walling will draw the Golden Gamble on the pitch at half-time.


PARKING

  • East supporters car park at Brunton Park is £5 for cars, £15 for mini buses and £25 for coaches.
  • Parking is also available at the rugby club - £5 for four hours, pay & display (carlislerugby.club).
  • Local streets operate as disc zones and offer two hours of free parking. Please park considerately, not on double yellow lines or blocking driveways.
  • For details of council city centre car parks, click HERE!
  • Please note the east entrance to the supporters’ car park will be closed from 1pm–1:30pm for the unveiling of our Combined Services Monument. Access via Stoneyholme will remain open as normal.
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MATCHDAY PLAYLIST


MATCHDAY CONDUCT

We would like to take this opportunity to remind fans of the importance of positive behaviour throughout the matchday experience. We encourage everyone to arrive early, enjoy the build-up respectfully, and support the team with enthusiasm once the action begins. If you witness anything that doesn’t feel right or an incident occurs, please alert a steward or a member of the stadium team so it can be addressed quickly and appropriately. Together, we can help ensure a safe, welcoming atmosphere for all.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse at Brunton Park.

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