In Focus: Carlisle United – Rochdale AFC

AFC Fylde to Face Carlisle United in Pre-Season

AFC Fylde will play host to newly-relegated Carlisle United at Mill Farm as part of our preparations for the 2025/26 season. The Coasters will face Carlisle on Saturday 19th July, 3pm Kick Off, before facing fellow relegated side Morecambe a week later. Both sides narrowly dropped out of League Two last season and will be preparing for life in the National League in the weeks to come. Carlisle, managed by ex-Manchester United and Wales defender …

In Focus: Carlisle United – Rochdale AFC

OVERVIEW After back-to-back relegations, the Cumbrians dropped to the fifth tier for the first time since 2005, where they spent one season before bouncing straight back thanks to a playoff win over Stevenage. This spurred them on to consecutive promotions which took them to eight straight seasons in League One and then nine in League Two. After just 17 wins in 92 games since August 2023, they will be eager for more luck with another attempt at …