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Carlisle's playoff dreams were shattered as Bantams edged them out 2-1 in extra-time. The match saw Carlisle's Scott Banks pose a significant threat to the Bantams' defense.
What happened?
Carlisle made one change from their previous game, with John-Kymani Gordon returning from a three-game ban. He replaced former Bantam Omari Patrick up front.
Key moments
Matt Derbyshire raised City's hopes when he struck straight from the restart in the second period of extra-time, but that didn't last long. Sam Stubbs gave away a poor corner which led to Callum Guy netting Carlisle's second goal.
Player ratings
The referee, Simon Mather, booked Armer, Garner, and Guy from Carlisle, and Clayton from City. The attendance was 15,401, with Carlisle having 6 shots on target and City having 2.
| Category | Carlisle | City |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots off target | 16 | 13 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Fouls | 14 | 15 |
As of June 27, 2026, Carlisle stands 3rd in the National League with 95 points, having scored 87 goals and conceded 51. Their recent form has been WWWDD, with their last result being a 1-2 loss to Boreham Wood on May 3, 2026.
