MATCHDAY INFORMATION: HARTLEPOOL UNITED (H)

1st October 2025

The Blues host Hartlepool United this evening – here’s all the key information you need ahead of the game.

PRE-MATCH

The East Stand ticket office is now open.
Matchday ticket offices will open at 5:15pm.
Turnstiles will open at 6:15pm – a reminder that under-14s must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeters and greeters and our EDI reps will be around the ground to help with any fan queries.
If you are a first-time fan, let the West Side Ticket Office know for a special surprise!

BLUES STORE

The Blues Store will be open from 10am – 7:45pm.
Our pop-up shop will once again feature in the Northern Competitions Fan Zone.

FAN ZONE

The Northern Competitions Fan Zone will open at 5:30pm.

On site will be:

Angel Lane Chippie Van
Coffee Rambler
Shake Waffle and Roll
Cumbria Roast Yorkshire Pudding
Greyhound Burger Van
Cumbria Whippy Ice Cream Van
Chaat & Chai offering traditional, Punjabi street food – Samosa’s, Paratha’s, Paratha Rolls and Biryani Bowls

Other highlights:

Heineken Draught will be available at Fanzone 2 for this match – perfect for fans looking to enjoy a cold pint.
New for Home Fans: The Away Bar in the East Stand Concourse is now open to home supporters from 18:15 – come and make the most of the extra space!
Au Vodka is available at all bars – just ask for it when you order.
The Nags Head Horse Box opens from 17:30, serving local favourites from West Walls Brewery – try the Helles Lager or Gold Fool.
Both the Glass Bar and Murphy’s Bar open at 17:30 and will stay open until 22:00 – plenty of time to enjoy a drink before or after the match.
Happy Hour runs from 18:00 to 19:00 – get discounted prices on Fosters, John Smith’s, Ullswater Blonde, Heineken, and Inches Cider.
The Warwick Road End Fan Zone stays open through the second half and closes at the final whistle – ideal for a half-time top-up.
Free fresh fruit, generously donated by local supplier Interfresh, is available at the main Fan Zone bars and in the Family Zone in the East Stand.
Need to skip the queues? Use the Pre-Order Point on the wall opposite Halpy’s in the East Stand Concourse to order drinks for pre-match and half-time. Collect your drinks at the Collection Point to the left of Halpy’s Bar.

HALF-TIME – BIG SHOT

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

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. The remaining £4 goes into the prize pot, which rolls over until it’s won.

Book your place online HERE!

PARKING

Parking is available in the supporters' car park on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
For details of council city centre car parks, click HERE!