Carlisle United FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Carlisle United FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Brunton Park.
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Portsmouth FC 46 games · 73 pts (2025/26)
Martin Woods
Standings
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Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Carlisle United FC to score. At the same time, Portsmouth FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Sam Lavelle has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Diamond, as he is very good at scoring at Brunton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 361 games and scored 451 goals.
- 29' The referee calls foul for Josh Vela. He receives a card.
- 34' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 39' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 44' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
- 49' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 54' Carlisle United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' Time for substitution for Carlisle United FC. Jack Diamond is replaced by Daniel Butterworth.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Abu Kamara. He replaces Myles Peart-Harris on 57 minute.
- 62' Paddy Lane puts Portsmouth FC on the lead.
- 67' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sean Maguire suffering a number of foals already.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' The whistle greets Fin Back as he departs to be replaced by Jack Armer.
- 76' The Carlisle United FC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Gibson departs to be replaced by Taylor Charters.
- 81' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 85' Jack Sparkes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Paddy Lane on 85 minute.
- 90' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 90 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Portsmouth FC players.
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Carlisle United FC
Starting XI- 22
- 35
- 40
- 26
- 27
- 36
- 5
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19
Jack Robinson ↓ Sean Grehan 75'
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2
Fin Back ↓ Jack Armer 75'
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33
Harrison Neal ↓ Sean Maguire 76'
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7
Jordan Gibson ↓ Taylor Charters 76'
Bench-
24
Sean Maguire ↑ 76'
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11
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 56'
- 10
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15
Taylor Charters ↑ 76'
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3
Jack Armer ↑ 75'
- 13
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34
Sean Grehan ↑ 75'
Portsmouth FC
Starting XI- 7
- 1
- 18
- 6
- 20
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49
Callum Lang ↓ Owen Moxon 75'
- 17
- 26
- 9
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44
Myles Peart-Harris ↓ Abu Kamara 57'
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32
Paddy Lane ↓ Jack Sparkes 85'
Bench- 13
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21
Jack Sparkes ↑ 85'
- 19
- 29
- 4
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23
Owen Moxon ↑ 75'
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25
Abu Kamara ↑ 57'
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