MATCHDAY GUIDE: SALFORD CITY (H - EMIRATES FA CUP)

Carlisle United face Salford City in the Emirates FA Cup at Brunton Park on Saturday 7 November (3pm kick-off).

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

Preview

Match details:

Opponents - Salford City

Competition - Emirates FA Cup

Location - Brunton Park

Date - Saturday 7 November 2026

Time - 3pm

Factfile:

Founded - 1940

Nickname - The Ammies

Manager - Peter Cklamovski

Previous season finish - 4th in League Two

Opposition player to watch:

Macaulay Langstaff has already shown his natural finishing ability at Brunton Park this season, scoring a brace in a pre-season friendly between the two sides in July.

The 29-year-old is a proven goal threat in the lower leagues and has netted five times in fourteen games for the Ammies since his move from Millwall in the summer.

Langstaff will hope to translate his solid league form into the cup this weekend.

Recent Results:

Saturday 10 October 2026 - Cheltenham Town 0-2 Salford City

Saturday 17 October 2026 - Salford City 2-1 Crawley Town

Tuesday 20 October 2026 - Bristol 1-2 Salford City

Monday 26 October 2026 - Walsall 2-4 Salford City

Saturday 31 October 2026 - Salford City 2-1 Exeter City 

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 - Paul Marsden

Assistant Referee 1 - Daniel Woodward

Assistant Referee 2 - Lewis Raper

Fourth Official - Ethan Murray

TICKETING

Pricing:

• West Stand ticket offices open at 10am
• The matchday ticket offices will open at 1:30pm.
• Turnstiles will open at 1:30pm.
• A reminder that an adult must accompany under-14s.
• Ticket prices go up on matchday - purchase HERE!

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.

FOOD AND DRINK

Opening times:

• The Northern Competitions Fan Zone will open from 12:30pm.
• Glass Bar and Murphy’s Bar open at 12:30pm; Murphy’s closes after half-time.
• The following bars are open in the East Stand Concourse: Balderstone, Halpy’s and Ross’s.

Drink:

• The Pre-Order Point is now situated on the wall next to the B Stand entrance in the Fan Zone, which 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.

Food:

• Angel Lane Chippie Van
• The Greyhound Burger Van
• Cumbria Roast Yorkshire Pudding
• Cumbria Whippy Ice Cream Van
• The Chicken Shack, serving a selection of hot food including Cumberland Hot Dog with Curry Sauce or Onions, Chicken Nacho Burger, Chicken Burger topped with Salsa, Cheese and Nachos and Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie with Gravy and Mushy Peas.

Happy Hour:

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

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

COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT

• Face painting in the EDI Gazebo.
• Carlisle United Community Sports Trust inflatable.
• 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!

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!

MATCHDAY PLAYLIST

• Got a song for matchday? Email media@carlisleunited.co.uk for your chance to hear it at Brunton Park.

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.