2016–17 Carlisle United F.C. season
| 2016–17 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Andrew Jenkins | |||
| Manager | Keith Curle | |||
| Stadium | Brunton Park | |||
| League Two | 6th | |||
| FA Cup | Second round (eliminated by Rochdale) | |||
| EFL Cup | Second round (eliminated by Derby County) | |||
| EFL Trophy | Second round (eliminated by Mansfield Town) | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Charlie Wyke (14) All: Charlie Wyke (18) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 9,708 vs Exeter City, 14 May 2017 | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 1,126 vs Mansfield Town, 6 December 2016 | |||
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The 2016–17 season was Carlisle United's 112th season in their history and their third consecutive season in League Two.[1] The season covered the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017, with competitive matches played between August and May. Along with League Two, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and League Trophy. Carlisle finished in sixth place, qualifying for the play-offs, where they were defeated by Exeter City in the semi-finals, with a score of 6–5 on aggregate.
Squad statistics
- As of 23 April 2017
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | League Two | FA Cup | League Cup | Ch. Trophy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK | ENG | Mark Gillespie | 50 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | ENG | Joe Ward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | ENG | David Atkinson (released) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | ENG | Danny Grainger | 37 | 7 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 | MF | ENG | Luke Joyce | 48 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | ENG | Michael Raynes | 42 | 3 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | DF | ENG | Mark Ellis (out on loan) | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | MF | ENG | Jason Kennedy | 32 | 11 | 28 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Mike Jones | 33 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Jamie Proctor | 15 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | ENG | Charlie Wyke (sold) | 34 | 18 | 26 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | MF | WAL | Nicky Adams | 43 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | FW | GHA | Derek Asamoah (released) | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | MF | ENG | Macaulay Gillesphey (loan) | 34 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | FW | ENG | Ben Tomlinson | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | FW | ENG | Jabo Ibehre | 40 | 13 | 37 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | DF | ENG | Shaun Brisley | 34 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | FW | ENG | James Bailey | 10 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | FW | ENG | Russell Penn (released) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | MF | IRL | Jamie Devitt | 38 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | MF | SCO | Joe McKee (released) | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 | MF | IRL | John O'Sullivan | 16 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | MF | BER | Reggie Lambe | 43 | 8 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 20 | FW | ENG | Shaun Miller | 35 | 7 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 21 | DF | ENG | Patrick Brough (out on loan) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | GK | NZL | Max Crocombe | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 23 | DF | ENG | Tom Miller | 47 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 24 | FW | ENG | Cameron Salkeld | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 25 | DF | WAL | Jordan Holt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | FW | ENG | James Hooper | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | MF | ENG | Kevin Wright (released) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | MF | ENG | George Waring | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | MF | ENG | Gary Liddle | 19 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | FW | FRA | Jean-Michel Joachim | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | GK | ENG | Morgan Bacon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 39 | MF | ENG | Samir Nabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 44 | DF | ENG | Alexander McQueen | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top scorers
| Place | Position | Nation | Number | Name | League Two | FA Cup | League Cup | Ch. Trophy | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FW | 9 | Charlie Wyke | 14 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18 | |
| 2 | MF | 7 | Jason Kennedy | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| 3 | FW | 14 | Jabo Ibehre | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 4 | DF | 3 | Danny Grainger | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | |
| FW | 20 | Shaun Miller | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | ||
| 6 | FW | 19 | Reggie Lambe | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| 7 | DF | 5 | Michael Raynes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| 8 | MF | 10 | Nicky Adams | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| MF | 15 | Shaun Brisley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| FW | 9 | Jamie Proctor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 11 | DF | 4 | Luke Joyce | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| MF | 8 | Mike Jones | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| DF | 28 | Gary Liddle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| DF | 19 | Joe McKee | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| DF | 23 | Tom Miller | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| FW | 24 | Cameron Salkeld | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Own goals | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||||
| TOTALS | 56 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 77 | ||||
Disciplinary record
| Number | Nation | Position | Name | League Two | FA Cup | League Cup | Ch. Trophy | Total | |||||
| 17 | MF | Jamie Devitt | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 5 | DF | Michael Raynes | 6 | 1(10) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| 16 | DF | James Bailey | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 20 | FW | Shaun Miller | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| 9 | FW | Jamie Proctor | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| 12 | MF | Macaulay Gillesphey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 4 | DF | Luke Joyce | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| 15 | DF | Shaun Brisley | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 23 | DF | Tom Miller | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| 3 | DF | Danny Grainger | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 14 | FW | Jabo Ibehre | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 8 | MF | Mike Jones | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 7 | MF | Jason Kennedy | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1 | GK | Mark Gillespie | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 10 | MF | Nicky Adams | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 19 | MF | Reggie Lambe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 28 | MF | Gary Liddle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 18 | MF | John O'Sullivan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 17 | MF | Jamie Devitt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 6 | DF | Mark Ellis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 44 | DF | Alexander McQueen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| TOTALS | 53 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 59 | 7 | |||
Notes:
- ^(10) The red card that Michael Raynes received in the Round 20 match against Luton Town was rescinded by the FA Appeal Board after the club appealed.[2]
Transfers
Transfers in
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July | RM | Nicky Adams | Northampton Town | Free transfer | [3] | |
| 1 July | RM | Jamie Devitt | Morecambe | Free transfer | [4] | |
| 1 July | RM | Mike Jones | Oldham Athletic | Free transfer | [5] | |
| 1 July | RM | Reggie Lambe | Mansfield Town | Free transfer | [6] | |
| 1 July | AM | Joe McKee | Greenock Morton | Undisclosed | [7] | |
| 1 July | CF | Shaun Miller | Morecambe | Free transfer | [8] | |
| 1 July | CM | Russell Penn | York City | Free transfer | [9] | |
| 4 July | CB | Shaun Brisley | Peterborough United | Free transfer | [10] | |
| 4 August | GK | Max Crocombe | Oxford United | Free transfer | [11] | |
| 14 October | SS | Derek Asamoah | Unattached | Free transfer | [12] | |
| 1 December | RB | Alexander McQueen | Unattached | Free transfer | [13] | |
| 1 December | LB | Kevin Wright | Chelsea | Free transfer | [14] | |
| 13 January | RM | Gary Liddle | Chesterfield | Free transfer | [15] | |
| 30 January | RM | John O'Sullivan | Blackburn Rovers | Free transfer | [16] | |
| 3 February | MF | James Bailey | Ottawa Fury | Free transfer | [17] | |
| 14 March | MF | James Hooper | Rochdale | Free transfer | [18] | |
| 14 March | MF | Joe Ward | West Bromwich | Free transfer | [19] | |
| 18 March | CF | Jean-Michel Joachim | Unattached | Free transfer | [20] | |
| 24 March | CM | Samir Nabi | West Bromwich Albion | Free transfer | [21] | |
| 24 March | CF | Ben Tomlinson | Barnet | Free transfer | [22] |
Transfers out
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July | CB | Troy Archibald-Henville | Exeter City [a] | Released | [24] | |
| 1 July | SS | Derek Asamoah | Carlisle United [b] | Released | [24] | |
| 1 July | LW | Ángelo Balanta | Boreham Wood[c] | Released | [24] | |
| 1 July | RM | Arron Bradbury | Annan Athletic[d] | Released | [24] | |
| 1 July | GK | Dan Hanford | Gateshead [e] | Released | [24] | |
| 1 July | CM | Bastien Héry | Accrington Stanley [f] | Released | [24] | |
| 1 July | RW | Luís Pedro | MVV Maastricht[g] | Released | [24] | |
| 1 July | AM | Steven Rigg | Queen of the South [h] | Released | [24] | |
| 1 July | CM | Antony Sweeney | Gateshead [i] | Released | [24] | |
| 1 July | RM | Joe Thompson | Rochdale [j] | Released | [24] | |
| 15 August | CB | Alexander McQueen | Carlisle United F.C. [k] | Released | [33] | |
| 16 January | SS | Derek Asamoah | Guiseley[l] | Released | [35] | |
| 19 January | DF | David Atkinson | Blyth Spartans[m] | Released | [37] | |
| 19 January | MF | Kevin Wright | Fredrikstad FK[n] | Released | [39] | |
| 31 January | CF | Charlie Wyke | Bradford City | Undisclosed | [40] | |
| 31 January | MF | Joe McKee | Falkirk[o] | Released | [42] |
- ^ Following Archibald-Henville's release, he signed for Exeter City.[23]
- ^ Following Asamoah's release, he re-joined the club in October.[12]
- ^ Following Balanta's release, he signed for Boreham Wood.[25]
- ^ Following Bradbury's release, he signed for Annan Athletic.[26]
- ^ Following Hanford's release, he signed for Gateshead.[27]
- ^ Following Héry's release, he signed for Accrington Stanley.[28]
- ^ Following Pedro's release, he signed for MVV Maastricht.[29]
- ^ Following Rigg's release, he signed for Queen of the South.[30]
- ^ Following Sweeney's release, he signed for Gateshead.[31]
- ^ Following Thompson's release, he signed for Rochdale.[32]
- ^ On 1 December 2016, McQueen rejoined the club on a short-term deal.[13]
- ^ Following Asamoah's release, he signed for Guiseley.[34]
- ^ Following Atkinson's release, he signed for Blyth Spartans.[36]
- ^ Following Wright's release, he signed for Fredrikstad.[38]
- ^ Following McKee's release, he signed for Falkirk.[41]
Loans in
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Date until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 July | LB | Macaulay Gillesphey | Newcastle United | initial: 2 January extended: End of season |
[43] [44] | |
| 31 January | CF | Jamie Proctor | Bolton Wanderers | End of season | [45] | |
| 31 January | FW | George Waring | Stoke City | End of season | [46] |
Loans out
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Date until | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 September | FW | Russell Penn | Gateshead | initial: 24 October extended: 26 December |
[47] [48] | |
| 4 November | DF | Patrick Brough | Salford City | initial: 4 December extended: End of Season |
[49] [50] | |
| 2 December | DF | David Atkinson | Blyth Spartans | initial: 2 January extended: 3 February |
[51] [52] | |
| 13 January | FW | Russell Penn | Wrexham | End of Season | [53] | |
| 26 January | DF | Mark Ellis | Forest Green Rovers | End of Season | [54] |
Competitions
Pre-season friendlies
On 6 June 2016, Carlisle United announced their provisional pre-season schedule.[55] Two matches were announced to be played behind closed doors. One match was against Queen of the South F.C. (Result: 2–3 loss) on 5 July 2016[56] and the other is against Bury F.C. on 26 July 2016.[55]
| 6 July 2016 Friendly | Kendal Town | 1–5 | Carlisle United | Kendal |
| 19:45 BST | Bailey 36' (pen.) | Report | Ibehre 16' Brough 50' Devitt 62' (pen.) Trialist 73' Ellis 82' |
Stadium: Pye Motors Stadium Attendance: 313 |
| 9 July 2016 Friendly | Workington | 1–3 | Carlisle United | Workington |
| 15:00 BST | Tinnion 48' | Report | Miller 15' (pen.) Penn 50' McKee 52' |
Stadium: Borough Park |
| 13 July 2016 Friendly | Warrington Town | 0–4 | Carlisle United | Warrington |
| 19:00 BST | Report | Kennedy 11' Grainger 33' (pen.) Lambe 43' Wyke 71' |
Stadium: Cantilever Park |
| 23 July 2015 Friendly | Barrow | 1–0 | Carlisle United | Barrow-in-Furness |
| 15:00 BST | Hannah 17' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Holker Street Attendance: 703 |
| 30 July 2016 Friendly | Bradford City | 2–0 | Carlisle United | Bradford |
| 15:00 BST | Morais 52' Hanson 64' |
Report | Stadium: Valley Parade Referee: David Webb |
| 1 August 2016 Friendly | Penrith | 0–3 | Carlisle United | Penrith |
| 19:00 BST | Report | Wyke 11' Brown 15' Panayiotou 37' |
Stadium: The World Group Stadium Attendance: 470[57] |
League Two
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Luton Town | 46 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 70 | 43 | +27 | 77 | Qualification for League Two play-offs[a] |
| 5 | Exeter City | 46 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 75 | 56 | +19 | 71 | |
| 6 | Carlisle United | 46 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 69 | 68 | +1 | 71 | |
| 7 | Blackpool (O, P) | 46 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 69 | 46 | +23 | 70 | |
| 8 | Colchester United | 46 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 67 | 57 | +10 | 69 |
Updated to match(es) played on 6 May 2017. Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
- ^ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to EFL League One
Results by matchday
Updated to match(es) played on 6 May 2017. Source: Competitive Matches
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
| 6 August 2016 1 | Portsmouth | 1–1 | Carlisle United | Portsmouth |
| 15:00 | Baker 42' | Report | Lambe 14' | Stadium: Fratton Park Attendance: 17,570 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 13 August 2016 2 | Carlisle United | 1–0 | Plymouth Argyle | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Lambe 37' | Report | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 5,129 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 16 August 2016 3 | Carlisle United | 1–1 | Cheltenham Town | Carlisle |
| 19:45 | Kennedy 89' | Report | Pell 57' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,203 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 20 August 2016 4 | Cambridge United | 2–2 | Carlisle United | Cambridge |
| 15:00 | Legge 7' Berry 41' (pen.) |
Report | Kennedy 23' Wyke 59' |
Stadium: Cambs Glass Stadium Attendance: 4,139 Referee: Brett Huxtable |
| 27 August 2016 5 | Barnet | 0–1 | Carlisle United | London |
| 15:00 | Report | Ibehre 21' | Stadium: The Hive Stadium Attendance: 1,620 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 3 September 2016 6 | Carlisle United | 1–1 | Accrington Stanley | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Adams 65' | Report | Kee 58' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 5,128 |
| 10 September 2016 7 | Carlisle United | 2–2 | Leyton Orient | Carlisle |
| 15:00 BST | Wyke 46' Grainger 87' (pen.) |
Report | McCallum 44' Cornick 64' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,465 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 17 September 2016 8 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Carlisle United | Blackpool |
| 15:00 BST | Vassell 59' Gnanduillet 74' |
Report | Wyke 51' Raynes 58' |
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 5,471 Referee: James Adcock |
| 24 September 2016 9 | Carlisle United | 1–0 | Wycombe Wanderers | Carlisle |
| 15:00 BST | Miller 57' | Report | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,354 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 27 September 2016 10 | Doncaster Rovers | 2–2 | Carlisle United | Doncaster |
| 19:45 BST | Rowe 18' Marquis 44' |
Report | Miller 15' Ibehre 79' |
Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 4,773 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 1 October 2016 11 | Carlisle United | 2–0 | Colchester United | Carlisle |
| 15:00 BST | Kennedy 51' Ibehre 79' |
Report | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,516 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
| 8 October 2016 12 | Morecambe | 0–3 | Carlisle United | Morecambe |
| 15:00 | Report | Grainger 15' Kennedy 72', 78' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 3,773 Referee: Kevin Friend |
| 15 October 2016 13 | Carlisle United | 3–2 | Hartlepool United | Carlisle |
| 15:00 BST | Ibehre 20' Grainger 68' Raynes 79' |
Report | Alessandra 66' Amond 75' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 7,333 Referee: Darren Bond |
| 22 October 2016 14 | Stevenage | 1–2 | Carlisle United | Stevenage |
| 15:00 | Godden 44' (pen.) | Report | Kennedy 16' Grainger 57' (pen.) |
Stadium: Broadhall Way Attendance: 2,720 Referee: Nick Kinseley |
| 29 October 2016 15 | Carlisle United | 3–1 | Crawley Town | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Ibehre 5' Kennedy 16' Joyce 45' |
Report | Connolly 90+4' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 5,619 Referee: Ollie Yates |
| 12 November 2016 16 | Newport County | 2–0 | Carlisle United | Newport |
| 13:00 | Sheehan 2' Healey 72' |
Report | Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 2,521 |
| 19 November 2016 17 | Carlisle United | 3–2 | Exeter City | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Wyke 9', 90+7' Miller 89' |
Report | Reid 1' Holmes 54' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 5,058 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 22 November 2016 18 | Grimsby Town | 2–2 | Carlisle United | Cleethorpes |
| 19:45 | Bogle 50' (pen.) Bolarinwa 78' |
Report | Wyke 44' Mills 65' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 4,818 Referee: Nigel Miller |
| 26 November 2016 19 | Carlisle United | 5–2 | Mansfield Town | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Kennedy 13' Wyke 49', 62', 80' (pen.) Lambe 90+5' |
Report | Hoban 6' D. Rose 86' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,822 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 10 December 2016 20 | Luton Town | 1–1 | Carlisle United | Luton |
| 15:00 | Hylton 10' | Report | Kennedy 5' | Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 7,953 Referee: Mark Heywood |
| 17 December 2016 21 | Carlisle United | 2–1 | Yeovil Town | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Brisley 10' Wyke 36' |
Report | Smith 48' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,646 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 26 December 2016 22 | Crewe Alexandra | 1–1 | Carlisle United | Crewe |
| 15:00 | Cooper 45' | Report | Miller 35' | Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 4,963 Referee: Robert Lewis |
| 31 December 2016 23 | Notts County | 2–3 | Carlisle United | Nottingham |
| 15:00 | Stead 30' Forte 39' |
Report | Wyke 10' Ibehre 45' Kennedy 65' |
Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 3,825 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 2 January 2017 24 | Carlisle United | 1–3 | Grimsby Town | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Wyke 31' | Report | Yussuf 78' Bogle 48', 74' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 6,865 Referee: David Webb |
| 7 January 2017 25 | Colchester United | 4–1 | Carlisle United | Colchester |
| 15:00 GMT | Porter 11' Guthrie 33', 50', 90+5' |
Report | Brisley 28' | Stadium: Weston Homes Community Stadium Attendance: 3,525 Referee: Lee Swabey |
| 14 January 2017 26 | Carlisle United | 1–1 | Morecambe | Carlisle |
| 15:00 GMT | Wyke 74' | Report | Wildig 7' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 5,524 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 21 January 2017 27 | Accrington Stanley | 1–1 | Carlisle United | Accrington |
| 15:00 GMT | McCartan 21' | Report | Beckles 20' (o.g.) | Stadium: Wham Stadium Attendance: 2,634 Referee: Chris Sarginson |
| 28 January 2017 28 | Carlisle United | 1–1 | Barnet | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Wyke 74' | Report | Akinde 77' (pen.) | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,547 Referee: Michael Salisbury |
| 4 February 2017 29 | Leyton Orient | 1–2 | Carlisle United | London |
| 15:00 | Massey 25' | Report | Liddle 34' Proctor 68' |
Stadium: Brisbane Road Attendance: 4,306 Referee: Graham Horwood |
| 11 February 2017 30 | Carlisle United | 1–4 | Blackpool | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Ibehre 69' | Report | Potts 33' Flores 56' Odelusi 83' Delfouneso 86' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 6,170 Referee: Mark Haywood |
| 14 February 2017 31 | Carlisle United | 2–1 | Doncaster Rovers | Carlisle |
| 19:45 | Adams 34' Mason 85' (o.g.) |
Report | Rowe 90+5' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,527 Referee: Tony Harrington |
| 18 February 2017 32 | Wycombe Wanderers | 1–2 | Carlisle United | High Wycombe |
| 15:00 | Akinfenwa 2' | Report | Proctor 9' Lambe 34' |
Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 3,585 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 25 February 2017 33 | Carlisle United | 0–3 | Portsmouth | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Report | Roberts 73' Linganzi 86' Whatmough 90+2' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 7,197 Referee: Richard Clark |
| 28 February 2017 34 | Cheltenham Town | 1–0 | Carlisle United | Cheltenham |
| 19:45 GMT | Wright 85' | Report | Stadium: Whaddon Road Attendance: 2,433 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 4 March 2017 35 | Plymouth Argyle | 2–0 | Carlisle United | Plymouth |
| 15:00 | Carey 73' Jervis 45+1' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 10,381 Referee: Mark Heywood |
| 11 March 2017 36 | Carlisle United | 0–3 | Cambridge United | Carlisle |
| 15:00 | Report | Elito 66' (pen.), 71' (pen.), 90+5' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,427 Referee: Robert Jones |
| 14 March 2017 37 | Carlisle United | 0–0 | Luton Town | Carlisle |
| 19:45 | Report | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,052 Referee: Lee Mason |
| 18 March 2017 38 | Mansfield Town | 2–0 | Carlisle United | Mansfield |
| 15:00 GMT | Green 63' Coulthirst 76' |
Report | Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 4,463 Referee: Brendan Malone |
| 25 March 2017 39 | Carlisle United | 0–2 | Crewe Alexandra | Carlisle |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Cooke 34' Bowery 60' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,695 Referee: Nigel Miller |
| 1 April 2017 40 | Yeovil Town | 0–2 | Carlisle United | Yeovil |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | O'Sullivan 16' Lambe 55' |
Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 3,145 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
| 8 April 2017 41 | Carlisle United | 1–2 | Notts County | Carlisle |
| 15:00 BST | Ibehre 57' | Report | Stead 85' Tootle 89' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,361 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 14 April 2017 42 | Hartlepool United | 1–1 | Carlisle United | Hartlepool |
| 15:00 BST | Oates 64' | Report | Ibehre 7' | Stadium: Victoria Park Attendance: 5,011 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 17 April 2017 43 | Carlisle United | 1–1 | Stevenage | Carlisle |
| 15:00 BST | Ibehre 72' | Report | Schumacher 50' (pen.) | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,572 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 22 April 2017 44 | Crawley Town | 3–3 | Carlisle United | Crawley |
| 15:00 BST | Collins 12', 25' (pen.) Smith 90+2' |
Report | Ibehre 29' Proctor 42' Lambe 59' |
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 2,003 Referee: Darren Deadman |
| 29 April 2017 45 | Carlisle United | 2–1 | Newport County | Carlisle |
| 15:00 BST | Ibehre 58' Adams 60' |
Report | Demetriou 12' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 5,402 Referee: David Webb |
| 6 May 2017 46 | Exeter City | 2–3 | Carlisle United | Exeter |
| 17:30 BST | Reid 10' Moore-Taylor 45+1' |
Report | Grainger 30' (pen.), 72' (pen.) Proctor 76' |
Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 6,774 Referee: Steve Martin |
Play-offs
| 14 May 2017 Semi-final first leg | Carlisle United | 3–3 | Exeter City | Carlisle |
| 18:30 BST | Moore-Taylor 32' (o.g.) O'Sullivan 71' Miller 73' |
Report | Grant 15' Harley 45+1' Wheeler 56' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 9,708 Referee: David Webb |
| 18 May 2017 Semi-final second leg | Exeter City | 3–2 (6–5 agg.) | Carlisle United | Exeter |
| 19:45 BST | Watkins 10', 79' Stacey 90+4' |
Report | O'Sullivan 90' Kennedy 81' |
Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 7,450 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
FA Cup
As a League Two side, Carlisle entered the FA Cup draw at the first round stage.
| 6 November 2016 First round | St Albans City | 3–5 | Carlisle United | St Albans |
| 15:00 GMT | Morias 4', 65' Theophanous 86' |
Report | Grainger 20' (pen.) Kennedy 57' Ibehre 71', 81' Lambe 83' |
Stadium: Clarence Park Attendance: 3,473 Referee: Simon Hooper |
| 3 December 2016 Second round | Carlisle United | 0–2 | Rochdale | Carlisle |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Davies 48' Mendez-Laing 90+3' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 4,426 |
League Cup
Carlisle United entered the competition at the first round stage. On 21 June 2016, the first round draw was made; Carlisle were drawn at home against Port Vale.[58]
| 8 August 2016 First round | Carlisle United | 2–1 | Port Vale | Carlisle |
| 19:45 | Wyke 27' Miller 41' |
Report | Grant 51' | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 3,363 Referee: Mark Haywood |
| 23 August 2016 Second round | Derby County | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (14–13 p) | Carlisle United | Derby |
| 19:45 BST | Darren Bent 56' | Report | Jones 90+5' | Stadium: Pride Park Stadium Attendance: 9,860 Referee: Darren England |
| Penalties | ||||
Checkatrade Trophy
Group D
| Pos | Div | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L2 | Carlisle United | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 9 | Advance to Round 2 |
| 2 | L1 | Oldham Athletic | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 5 | |
| 3 | L1 | Fleetwood Town | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 3 | |
| 4 | ACA | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 1 |
Source: Sky Sports
Group Stage
| 30 August 2016 Match 1 | Oldham Athletic | 4–5 | Carlisle United | Oldham |
| 19:45 BST | Mckay 16' Osei 48', 49' Banks 66' |
Report | Raynes 18' Lambe 22' Burgess 28' (o.g.) Miller 74' Wyke 89' |
Stadium: Boundary Park Attendance: 1,897 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 4 October 2016 Match 2 | Carlisle United | 2–0 | Blackburn Rovers Academy | Carlisle |
| 19:45 BST | Miller 39' Grainger 88' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 1,253 Referee: Richard Clark |
| 9 November 2016 Match 3 | Carlisle United | 4–2 | Fleetwood Town | Carlisle |
| 19:45 BST | McKee 14' Wyke 18' Grainger 41' (pen.) Salkeld 73' |
Report | Sowerby 48' Jakubiak 64' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 1,420 Referee: Chris Sarginson |
Knock-out stages
| 6 December 2016 Second round | Carlisle United | 2–3 | Mansfield Town | Carlisle |
| 19:45 GMT | Miller 72' Wyke 80' |
Report | Pearce 15' Green 30' Rose 86' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 1,126 Referee: David Webb |
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