Carlisle secured a 1-0 win over Bantams at Valley Parade.

What happened?

The match saw Rhys Bennett score the only goal, giving Carlisle the triumph. Bantams suffered a fifth successive loss, slipping into the League Two relegation zone.

Key players

Richard O'Donnell stood out for the Bantams, keeping the score from being much heavier. Anthony O'Connor missed a crucial clearance, allowing the ball to reach Rhys Bennett for the score.

Match stats

CategoryBantamsCarlisle
Shots on target09
Shots off target611
Corners65
Fouls1319

As of 27 Jun 2026, Carlisle stands 3rd in the National League with 95 points from 46 games, having scored 87 goals and conceded 51. Their recent form is WWWDD, with 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5 games. The team is 13 points behind leaders York, and their last result was a 1-2 loss to Boreham Wood on 2026-05-03.