Carlisle United host Scunthorpe United at Brunton Park on Monday 31 August (3pm kick-off).
Here is all the key information you need ahead of the game.
Preview
Match details:
Opponents - Scunthorpe United
Competition - Enterprise National League
Location - Brunton Park
Date - Monday 31 August 2026
Time - 3pm
Factfile:
Founded - 1899
Nickname - The Iron
Manager - Andy Butler
Previous season finish - 5th in the Enterprise National League
Opposition player to watch:
Luke Brennan has made an immediate impact since joining the Iron in the summer, following scintillating form at Buxton that earned him the move.
Brennan rescued a point for Andy's Butler side in the 90th minute against Yeovil Town on the opening day, scoring on his debut and has been a bright spark so far for the Iron.
The 24-year-old will be looking to improve Scunthorpe's fortunes, as they fell short in the play-offs at the end of the previous campaign.
Recent Results:
Friday 28 August 2026 - Scunthorpe United 3-1 Solihull Moors
Saturday 22 August 2026 - Eastleigh 3-2 Scunthorpe United
Tuesday 18 August 2026 - Scunthorpe United 4-0 Stoke City U21
Saturday 15 August 2026 - Southend United 1-0 Scunthorpe United
Saturday 8 August 2026 - Scunthorpe United 1-1 Yeovil Town
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 - Dean Watson
Assistant Referee 1 - Michael Burrows
Assistant Referee 2 - Francis Sibley
Fourth Official - Jamie Waters
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!
Commercial
Hospitality:
- Former Blues Michael Raynes and François Zoko are in Foxy's Restaurant taking part in Q&A's from 2pm.
- Ex-United winger Simon Hackney will be doing Q&A's in the East Stand Lounges from 1:30pm.
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 & 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, stocking West Walls Brewery, real ale from Corby Brewery and Ullswater Blonde.
- Halpy’s and Balderstone Bars are open throughout the game and will close 15 minutes before full time.
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
- Coffee Rambler
- Chaat and Chai-Indian Street Food
- Shake Waffle and Roll
- Greyhound Burger Van
- Cumbria Whippy Ice Cream Van
- Cumbria Roast Company Yorkshire Puddings
- The Chicken Shack
- Free Fresh Fruit provided by Interfresh, available in the main Fan Zone Bars and Children’s Fan Zone in the East Stand
Happy Hour:
Up until 2pm, supporters can enjoy £3.50 a pint on:
- John Smiths
- Ullswater Blonde
- Heineken
- Inches Cider
COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT
- Face painting in the EDI Gazebo.
- A Foodbank collection for Carlisle Foodbank taking place at the EDI Gazebo, tying in with National Foodbank Awareness Day on September 4 2026. Items they require are: UHT milk semi-skimmed one litre, tins of meat, tins of potatoes/instant mash, tins of tomatoes, pot noodles, microwave rice, jam, chocolate treats, tins of custard, tins of fruit, tins of rice pudding, shower gel, shampoo, deodorant - items can be dropped off from 12pm to 2:30pm.
- 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.
- Carlisle Dance Academy are performing a dance routine on the pitch at 2:45pm.
IN MEMORIAM
This Monday marks our annual In Memoriam fixture, supported by Denton Memorials, where we remember those of the Carlisle United family who have sadly passed away in the last year.
A minute's applause will take place before kick-off, starting and ending on the referee's whistle.
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
- 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.
