Carlisle United suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to promoted Worthing in their National League opener. Georgie Kelly put the Cumbrians ahead three minutes before the break, but new signing Dom Hutchinson levelled midway through the second half. Last season's National League South champions went ahead eight minutes from time through a fine Razzaq Coleman goal and a solo effort saw Ricky Aguiar add a third in the 86th minute. Kelly grabbed his second for Carlisle a minute later but Worthing held to ensure the 360-mile trip north was not in vain.
What happened?
Carlisle United's National League opener ended in a shocking 3-2 defeat to promoted Worthing.
Why it matters for Carlisle
The loss will be a setback for the Cumbrians, who will look to regroup and bounce back in their next fixture.
What comes next?
Carlisle United's next fixture is against Eastleigh at home on February 20, 2027, where they will look to get back to winning ways.
