YOUTH TEAM ANNOUNCE 2026/27 PRE-SEASON PLANS

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Carlisle United can confirm the upcoming pre-season fixtures for the under-18s ahead of the new season.

The Blues will play six games across July and August in the build-up to their EFL North-West Youth Alliance campaign. 

Mark Birch's side will host the likes of Cleator Moor, Middlesbrough and Gateshead while also visiting Carlisle City, Wigan Athletic and Gretna.

Pre-Season schedule:

Carlisle United v Cleator Moor (H)

  • Saturday 11 July, 12.00pm
  • The Sheepmount

Carlisle City v Carlisle United (A)

  • Tuesday 14 July

Wigan Athletic v Carlisle United (A)

  • Tuesday 21 July

Carlisle United v Middlesbrough (H)

  • Saturday 25 July
  • The Sheepmount

Carlisle United v Gateshead (H)

  • Saturday 1 August, 12.00pm
  • The Sheepmount

Gretna v Carlisle United (A)

  • Tuesday 4 August, 7:30pm
  • Raydale Park

The location and kick-off time for fixtures against Carlisle City, Wigan Athletic and Middlesbrough will be announced in due course.

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