Match report

Carlisle Hold Off Salford City to Secure 2–2 Draw in League Two

Carlisle
Carlisle
2–2
FT
Salford City
Salford City
May 3, 2025

Carlisle put on an impressive first-half display in their home fixture against Salford City, leading 2–0 through early goals by Sam Wearne and Michael Dennis. However, despite a late yellow card to George Kelly, the visitors fought back with strikes from Charlie Stockton and Harrison Adelakun to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw in League Two.

Key Facts

  • • Carlisle scored first through Sam Wearne (16') assisted by Stephen Fusire.
  • • Michael Dennis extended Carlisle's lead with a goal from a Jacob Ellis assist at 17'.
  • • Charlie Stockton reduced the deficit for Salford City (36'), assisted by Ben Woodburn.
  • • Harrison Adelakun equalized for Salford City in the second half (62') via an assist by Kafayat N'Mai.

Lineups

Carlisle

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Breeze (G)
  • 18 J. Ellis (D)
  • 6 A. Hayden (D)
  • 4 T. Thomas (D)
  • 3 C. Harper (D)
  • 45 S. Fusire (M)
  • 43 C. Whelan (M)
  • 40 K. Harris (M)
  • 39 S. Wearne (M)
  • 19 M. Dennis (F)
  • 9 G. Kelly (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 E. Embleton
  • 17 J. Hugill
  • 8 C. Guy
  • 14 P. Dummett
  • 26 B. Barclay
  • 1 H. Lewis
  • 31 S. Hetherington

Salford City

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Young (G)
  • 32 L. Shephard (D)
  • 16 C. Tilt (D)
  • 29 L. Garbutt (D)
  • 19 H. Mnoga (M)
  • 4 O. Ashley (M)
  • 6 T. Fornah (M)
  • 31 H. Adelakun (M)
  • 14 B. Woodburn (F)
  • 10 K. N’Mai (F)
  • 9 C. Stockton (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 L. Warrington
  • 33 J. Austerfield
  • 18 C. McAleny
  • 8 M. Lund
  • 1 J. Jones
  • 7 R. Watson
  • 11 J. Taylor

Timeline

  1. Carlisle
    16' Carlisle Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Wearne · Assist: S. Fusire
  2. Carlisle
    17' Carlisle Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Dennis · Assist: J. Ellis
  3. Salford City
    25' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Ashley · On: L. Warrington
  4. Salford City
    36' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Stockton · Assist: B. Woodburn
  5. Salford City
    46' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Garbutt · On: J. Austerfield
  6. Carlisle
    62' Carlisle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Fusire · On: E. Embleton
  7. Salford City
    62' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Adelakun · Assist: K. N'Mai
  8. Carlisle
    63' Carlisle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dennis · On: Joe Hugill
  9. Carlisle
    71' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    T. Thomas

    Foul

  10. Carlisle
    73' Carlisle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Whelan · On: Callum Anthony Guy
  11. Carlisle
    74' Carlisle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Harris · On: P. Dummett
  12. Salford City
    86' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Woodburn · On: C. McAleny
  13. Salford City
    88' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Austerfield · On: Matthew Lund
  14. Carlisle
    90'+3 Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kelly

    Foul

  15. Carlisle
    90'+4 Carlisle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Wearne · On: B. Barclay

Match Stats

Stat Carlisle Salford City
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 74% 71%
Offsides 3 11
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 392 297
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 3 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 291 210
Shots Inside Box 5 11
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Carlisle took a commanding lead with two quick goals within the first 17 minutes, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Salford City mounted a strong comeback in the second half, scoring twice to level the match and ultimately secure a draw.