CARLISLE, England (Interstat) — Zak Brunt scored in the 106th minute as Boreham Wood defeated Carlisle United 2-1 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in a National League match at Brunton Park.

Abdul Abdulmalik opened the scoring for the visitors in the 28th minute, tapping in a cross from Chris Bush. Carlisle equalized before halftime when Morgan Feeney headed home from a Leon Ayinde assist in the 40th minute. The match remained level through regulation, but Boreham Wood struck in the first period of extra time when Brunt converted a loose ball inside the box.

The victory lifted Boreham Wood to 28 wins, 10 losses and 9 draws in league play, with an overall mark of 28 wins, 11 losses and 10 draws across all competitions. Carlisle fell to 29 wins, 10 losses and 11 draws in league play, and 30 wins, 11 losses and 11 draws overall.

The match featured eight yellow cards and one red card. Ryan Galvin was booked in the 37th minute, followed by Leon Ayinde in the 64th, Regan Booty in the 68th and Tom White in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. Aaron Hayden and Chris Bush both received yellow cards in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time. In extra time, Charlie O’Connell was cautioned in the 122nd minute and Morgan Feeney was booked in the 123rd. Junior Luamba of Carlisle was sent off in the 96th minute after a second yellow card.

Boreham Wood entered the match having won three straight in league play, including a 1-0 victory over Sutton United on April 25 and a 3-0 win at Morecambe on April 18. Carlisle came in off a 3-0 win against Brackley Town on April 25 and a 1-0 victory at Truro City on April 18.

The head-to-head series favored Boreham Wood, which defeated Carlisle 2-0 at home on Dec. 21, 2025, after the two sides drew 3-3 on Aug. 16, 2025.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Carlisle United 1, Boreham Wood 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Carlisle with a 73.60 percent probability to win.