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Carlisle hosts Brackley in key National League clash

BRUNTON PARK (Interstat) — Carlisle United will host Brackley Town on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in a National League fixture that carries significant momentum for both sides as the season enters its final weeks.

The match, organized by the National League in England, pits a Carlisle side riding a three-match unbeaten streak against a Brackley squad struggling for consistency.

Carlisle enters the contest after a 1-0 victory at Truro City on April 18. The Cumbrians have won three of their last four overall, with their only blemish a 2-2 draw at Morecambe on April 6. The club’s recent form includes a 3-0 home win over Sutton United on April 11 and a scoreless draw at Gateshead on April 3.

Brackley Town arrives following a 2-1 win at Aldershot Town on April 18, snapping a three-match losing skid. Prior to that, the Saints had fallen 1-0 at Scunthorpe United on April 11, drew 1-1 at home with Boston United on April 6, and lost 4-0 at Forest Green Rovers on April 3. The club’s results this season have been erratic, with nine losses and two draws in their last 11 outings across all competitions.

The teams met most recently on Sept. 3, 2025, when Carlisle posted a 1-0 victory at Brackley.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time. Brackley’s next fixture is an FA Cup match at Scunthorpe United on May 9.