Carlisle United Football Club News

Smart stuff from reserves

Bally Smart and Joe Anyinsah were on target, while Jonathan Fortune gave a cultured display at centre-half as Charlton's reserves earned a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Sparrows Lane on Tuesday afternoon. Former Carlisle United man Anyinsah, a free transfer signing on deadline day, started up front and capped a good performance with Charlton's second goal after Smart, with the Addicks on a non-contract basis, had put the home side in front just before the break. Fortune, who returned to the club on a free transfer at the end of the month, also got 75 minutes under his belt and impressed alongside young Yado Mambo at centre-back. Charlton named Ross Worner in goal, with Connor Morris at right-back and Fortune and Mambo in the middle, with Harrison Dunk, on trial from Bromley, on the left of the defence.

Cook extends Barrow stay

Carlisle United forward Andy Cook has extended his loan spell with Blue Square Bet Premier side Barrow for a further month. "

Barrow extend Cook's loan spell

Barrow extend the loan deal of Carlisle United forward Andy Cook for a further month.

Robson primed for Owls test

Winger Matty Robson is confident Carlisle are ready for their big test at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. ; 0. 12

Thirlwell bigs up Owls clash

Carlisle skipper Paul Thirlwell is relishing Saturday's top-of-the-table clash at leaders Sheffield Wednesday. ; 0. 12

Boss hails defence after second successive clean sheet

DANNY Wilson hailed the "immense" performance of his defenders as Town recorded their second clean sheet in five days away at Carlisle.

Abbott delighted to escape with point

They may not have the budget of some of the League One heavyweights, but Greg Abbott's spirited Carlisle United continue to offer evidence that they will take some shifting in this season's promotion race. Abbott ripped the heart out of his squad over the summer in order to improve on last season's 14th place and the early omens surrounding his mixed bag of free transfers and bargain buys appear positive despite this barren draw here with struggling Swindon.

League round-up: Dickov's late cameo can't topple Owls

That 2010-11 is likely to be one of the more closely contested League One seasons became clear as Peterborough United, Carlisle and Oldham Athletic all spurned the chance to go top above Sheffield Wednesday.

Clubs unable to knock Owls off top

Peterborough, Carlisle and Oldham all blew chances to leapfrog Sheffield Wednesday at the top of npower League 1 after failing to win games against struggling opponents on Saturday afternoon.

Cumbrians ride their luck

Carlisle extended their unbeaten league run to five games with a 0-0 draw against Swindon at Brunton Park on Saturday.

Posh beaten, Magpies soar

Peterborough suffered a surprise loss, Carlisle edged into second place while Notts County were emphatic winners in League One on Saturday.

FULL TIME: Carlisle 0 Town 0

SWINDON Town and Carlisle United played out a 0-0 stalemate at Brunton Park in League One this afternoon.

Abbott eyes Harte positives

Carlisle manager Greg Abbott insists the money from Ian Harte's transfer will be reinvested in the squad.

HALF TIME: Carlisle 0 Town 0

SWINDON Town and Carlisle United's League One clash is goalless at half time at Brunton Park.

TOWN vs CARLISLE: Douglas fit to start, no changes for Swindon

JONATHAN Douglas has shrugged off a tight hamstring to captain Swindon Town at Carlisle United in League One this afternoon.

Harte thanks Cumbrians boss

Former Carlisle United defender Ian Harte has thanked manager Greg Abbott after he completed his move to Reading.

Carlisle v Swindon

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Carlisle and Swindon in League One.

Abbott wary of old boy Vince

CARLISLE boss Greg Abbott hopes Vincent Pericard is left kicking his heels on the sidelines on Saturday.

Wilson: Carlisle is as tough a trip as there is

WHILE Carlisle's impressive start to their League One campaign may have taken some people by surprise, Swindon manager Danny Wilson is not one of them.

Abbott lauds Curran signing

Carlisle manager Greg Abbott has described new Cumbrians striker Craig Curran as "a coach's dream".