Match report

Carlisle Defeats Bradford 3-1 in League Two

Carlisle
Carlisle
3–1
AET
Bradford
Bradford
May 20, 2023

In an emphatic display of grit and determination, Carlisle stuns Bradford with a 3-1 triumph in the League Two match. The victory was marked by an early own goal from B. Halliday, followed by crucial strikes from Callum Anthony Guy and Ben Barclay, sealing the win despite M. Derbyshire's late consolation for Bradford.

Key Facts

  • • Carlisle scored 3 goals against Bradford’s 1 in a tightly contested match.
  • • B. Halliday scored an own goal in the 21st minute, providing an early lead for Carlisle.
  • • Callum Anthony Guy notched his team's second goal in the 98th minute of normal time.
  • • Ben Barclay sealed the victory with a goal in the 112th minute after Bradford scored a consolation through M. Derbyshire.
  • • Jack Armer, Joe Garner, and Callum Anthony Guy received yellow cards for Carlisle.

Lineups

Carlisle

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Holý (G)
  • 26 B. Barclay (D)
  • 6 P. Huntington (D)
  • 17 C. Whelan (D)
  • 2 J. Senior (M)
  • 8 C. Guy (M)
  • 4 O. Moxon (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 35 A. McCalmont (F)
  • 41 J. Garner (F)
  • 36 J. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 R. Edmondson
  • 15 T. Charters
  • 10 O. Patrick
  • 7 J. Gibson
  • 33 J. Robinson
  • 14 K. Dennis
  • 30 M. Kelly

Bradford

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lewis (G)
  • 2 B. Halliday (D)
  • 36 S. Stubbs (D)
  • 24 R. Crichlow-Noble (D)
  • 3 L. Ridehalgh (D)
  • 11 A. Gilliead (M)
  • 40 A. Clayton (M)
  • 6 R. Smallwood (M)
  • 10 J. Walker (M)
  • 9 A. Cook (F)
  • 12 S. Banks (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 E. Osadebe
  • 16 R. East
  • 23 M. Derbyshire
  • 5 M. Platt
  • 34 T. Nevers
  • 13 C. Doyle
  • 26 D. Pereira

Timeline

  1. Carlisle
    6' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Armer

    Foul

  2. Carlisle
    21' Carlisle Goal · Own Goal
    B. Halliday
  3. Bradford
    42' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Clayton

    Argument

  4. Carlisle
    60' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Garner

    Foul

  5. Carlisle
    65' Carlisle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joe Garner · On: R. Edmondson
  6. Bradford
    69' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adam Clayton · On: E. Osadebe
  7. Bradford
    69' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gilliead · On: R. East
  8. Carlisle
    70' Carlisle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Gordon · On: T. Charters
  9. Carlisle
    70' Carlisle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. McCalmont · On: O. Patrick
  10. Carlisle
    90' Carlisle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Joel Senior · On: J. Gibson
  11. Carlisle
    96' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    Callum Anthony Guy

    Foul

  12. Carlisle
    98' Carlisle Goal · Normal Goal
    Callum Anthony Guy
  13. Bradford
    100' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Walker · On: M. Derbyshire
  14. Bradford
    106' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Derbyshire · Assist: S. Banks
  15. Bradford
    108' Bradford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Banks · On: Matthew Platt
  16. Carlisle
    112' Carlisle Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Barclay · Assist: Owen Moxon
  17. Carlisle
    120'+4 Carlisle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Corey Whelan · On: J. Robinson

Match Stats

Stat Carlisle Bradford
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 60% 68%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 15
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 430 507
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 8 4
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 9
Possession 46% 54%
Accurate Passes 259 347
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 11 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early own goal from B. Halliday in the 21st minute gave Carlisle a crucial advantage that set the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Callum Anthony Guy's late goal in the 98th minute solidified Carlisle’s lead, making it difficult for Bradford to mount a comeback despite M. Derbyshire’s consolation strike.