Carlisle United take on Worthing in the first game of the 2026/27 Enterprise National League Season at Brunton Park on Saturday 8 August (3pm kick-off)
Here is all the key information you need ahead of the game.
Preview
Match details:
Opponents - Worthing FC
Competition - Enterprise National League
Location - Brunton Park
Date - Saturday 8 August 2026
Time - 3pm
Factfile:
Founded - 1886
Nickname - The Rebels
Manager - Adam Hinshelwood
Previous season finish - 1st in the Enterprise National League South
Opposition player to watch:
Teddy Jenks established himself as a vital figure in Adam Hinshelwood's midfield during their Enterprise National League South-winning season last time out.
Jenks emerged through Brighton & Hove Albion's academy, making a couple of senior appearances in the EFL Cup before gaining more experience on loan at Aberdeen and Crawley Town.
The 24-year-old left the Seagulls permanently in 2023, joining Forest Green Rovers, where he featured over 30 times for the Green while also having a loan spell at Ross County.
A move to the Rebels in September 2025 was next for Jenks, and he flourished, scoring on 13 occasions in the league while picking up the Men’s First-Team Players’ Player of the Season and Men’s First-Team Worthing FC Supporters Association Player of the Season awards at the end of last season.
Recent Results:
Saturday 1 August 2026 - Worthing FC 3-0 Horsham
Tuesday 28 July 2026 - Worthing FC 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion under-21s
Friday 24 July 2026 - Enfield Town 1-1 Worthing FC
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - Worthing FC 1-0 QPR under-21s
Saturday 18 July 2026 - Frome Town 1-1 Worthing FC
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 - Scott Jackson
Assistant Referee 1 - Andrew Daniels
Assistant Referee 2 - Adam Nichol
Fourth Official - Robert Claussen
TICKETING
Pricing:
| Category: | Standing Price: | Seating Price: |
| Adult | £20 | £23 |
| Senior (65+) | £17 | £20 |
| Young Adult (18-22) | £14 | £17 |
| Under-18 | £9 | £12 |
| Under-14 (only available with an adult or ticket) | £9 | £12 |
| Under-11 (only available with an adult or ticket) | £6 | £9 |
| Family Junior 11-17 (only available with an adult or ticket) | £7 | £10 |
| Carer | £0 | £0 |
| Under-7 | £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 by £3 on matchday - purchase HERE!
Commercial
Sponsors:
Match Sponsor - Coke Zero
Match Ball Sponsor - Cumbria Tile Centre
Hospitality:
Peter Murphy will be doing a Q&A in the East Stand Lounges.
BLUES STORE
- The Blues Store will be open from 10am - 5:30pm.
- The Blues pop-up shop in the Northern Competitions Fan Zone is open from 12:30pm.
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, offering a selection of ales.
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:
- Fosters
- Ullswater Blonde
- John Smiths
- Heineken
- Inches Cider
COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT
- Face painting in the EDI Gazebo.
- As part of Wellness Month, Carlisle United Community Sports Trust's Veterans Group's Andy Steel will be in the Fan Zone to promote: The Resilience Gathering: Hope. Healing. Human Connection
- The Family Zone will be open from 1:30pm.
- Carlisle Dance Academy are performing a dance routine on the pitch at 2:45pm.
- Carlisle United Supporters Trust will be at their gazebo in the Fan Zone before the match.
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.
