2023–24 Carlisle United F.C. season explained

Club:Carlisle United
Season:2023–24
Chairman:Andrew Jenkins
(until 22 November)[1]
Castle Sports Group
(from 22 November)
Manager:Paul Simpson
Stadium:Brunton Park
League:League One
League Result:24th (relegated)
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 119th season in the history of Carlisle United and their first season back in League One since the 2013–14 season following promotion via the 2023 English Football League play-offs in the previous season. The club are participating in League One, the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the 2023–24 EFL Trophy.

Squad statistics

|-! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center|Players who left the club during the season

Current squad

No.NamePositionNationalityPlace of birthDate of birth (Age)Previous clubDate signedFeeContract end
Goalkeepers
1 10 December 1991 1 July 2022 Free 30 June 2024
13 30 December 2003 Academy 1 July 2022 Trainee 30 June 2027
25 25 August 2001 10 August 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
40 20 December 1997 11 January 2024 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
Defenders
2 25 September 2002 24 July 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
3 16 April 2001 6 August 2020 Free 30 June 2026
5 3 October 1996 7 July 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
6 17 September 1987 10 August 2022 Free 30 June 2024
17 10 December 1997 1 July 2021 Free 30 June 2024
18 24 October 2003 Academy 1 July 2022 Trainee 30 June 2025
19 21 June 2001 1 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
22 19 September 1997 1 July 2019 Free 30 June 2026
26 7 October 1996 30 June 2023 Free 30 June 2025
29 Aran Firzpatrick 7 February 2006 Academy 13 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
30 Josh O'Brien 24 April 2006 Academy 13 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
32 18 August 1997 23 November 2023 Free 30 June 2024
Midfielders
7 26 February 1998 30 August 2021 Undisclosed 30 June 2024
8 25 November 1996 30 January 2020 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
10 25 March 2000 27 June 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
15 2 October 2001 Academy 15 August 2019 Trainee 30 June 2025
21 15 January 1993 7 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
33 12 May 2001 4 January 2024 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
36 14 December 1993 25 January 2024 Free 30 June 2025
Forwards
9 12 November 1996 1 February 2024 Undisclosed 30 June 2027
11 14 September 1999 14 July 2023 Free 30 June 2025
12 12 October 2001 22 August 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
24 1 May 1994 29 July 2023 Free 30 June 2024
27 12 January 2000 25 January 2024 Loan 31 May 2024
28 4 May 2000 1 September 2023 Loan 31 May 2024
31 Romeo Park 16 September 2005 Academy 11 November 2023 Trainee 30 June 2024
35 2 July 1996 1 January 2024 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
37 26 January 2024 Free 30 June 2024
Out on Loan
16 4 September 1999 2 August 2022 Undisclosed 30 June 2025
4 October 2003 Academy 1 July 2022 Trainee 30 June 2024

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef
27 June 2023 Undisclosed [2]
30 June 2023 Free Transfer [3]
1 July 2023 Free Transfer [4]
7 July 2023 Undisclosed [5]
7 July 2023 Free Transfer [6]
14 July 2023 Free Transfer [7]
29 July 2023 Free Transfer [8]
23 November 2023 [9]
1 January 2024 Undisclosed [10]
4 January 2024 Undisclosed [11]
11 January 2024 Undisclosed [12]
25 January 2024 Free Transfer [13]
26 January 2024 Anton Dudik [14]
1 February 2024 Undisclosed [15]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
30 June 2023 Released [16] [17]
30 June 2023 Matt Bell Released [18]
30 June 2023 Released
30 June 2023 Lewis Boyd Released
30 June 2023 Rejected Contract [19]
30 June 2023 Released
30 June 2023 Released [20]
30 June 2023 Released
30 June 2023 Free Transfer [21]
30 June 2023 Released [22]
30 June 2023 Harvey Gordon Released
30 June 2023 Mason Hardy Released [23]
30 June 2023 Dan Hill Released [24]
30 June 2023 Released [25]
30 June 2023 Free Transfer [26]
30 June 2023 Alex Potts Released [27]
30 June 2023 Released [28]
30 June 2023 Released [29]
30 June 2023 Scott Simons Released [30]
18 January 2024 Mutual Consent [31] [32]
31 January 2024 Free Transfer [33]
1 February 2024 Undisclosed [34]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromUntilRef
24 July 2023 End of Season [35]
1 August 2023 4 January 2024 [36]
10 August 2023 End of Season [37]
22 August 2023 End of Season [38]
1 September 2023 End of Season [39]
4 January 2024 Sean Grehan 4 April 2024 [40] [41]
25 January 2024 End of Season [42]

Loaned out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toUntilRef
4 August 2023 1 January 2024 [43]
1 September 2023 Kai Nugent End of Season [44]
16 October 2023 8 January 2024 [45]
1 February 2024 End of Season [46]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 16 June, Carlisle United announced their pre-season schedule, with friendlies against Annan Athletic, Gretna, Workington, Newcastle United U21 and Dundee United set.[47]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League One.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League One fixtures were released.[48]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Carlisle United were drawn away to Leyton Orient in the first round.[49]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup.

Carlisle were drawn against Harrogate Town away in the first round.[50]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. In the group stage, Carlisle were drawn into Northern Group C with Accrington Stanley, Harrogate Town and Nottingham Forest U21.[51]

Notes and References

  1. News: Club statement: New chapter begins . 22 November 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 22 November 2023.
  2. News: McCalmont makes it permanent . 27 June 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 27 June 2023.
  3. News: A familiar face joins the permanent ranks . 30 June 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 30 June 2023.
  4. News: Carlisle sign ex-loanees Robinson and McCalmont . 27 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 27 June 2023.
  5. News: Defender pens two-year deal . 8 July 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 7 July 2023.
  6. News: Midfielder joins United . 8 July 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 7 July 2023.
  7. News: Attacking player signs two-year deal . 14 July 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 14 July 2023.
  8. News: Striker joins the Blues . 30 July 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 29 July 2023.
  9. News: Contract: Defender signs until the end of the season . 23 November 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 23 November 2023.
  10. News: Joint statement by Carlisle United and Harrogate Town . 18 December 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 18 December 2023.
  11. News: Midfielder joins on permanent deal . 4 January 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 4 January 2024.
  12. News: Blues sign stopper on permanent deal . 11 January 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 11 January 2024.
  13. News: Experienced midfielder joins the Blues . 25 January 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 25 January 2024.
  14. News: Attacking player signs short-term deal . 27 January 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 26 January 2024.
  15. News: Rotherham striker signs for the Blues . 1 February 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 1 February 2024.
  16. News: Retained and released list . 30 May 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 30 May 2023.
  17. News: Former Carlisle United winger signs for Gretna 2008 . 19 July 2023 . The Cumberland News . 14 July 2023.
  18. News: Midfielder earns pro contract . 26 April 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 26 April 2023.
  19. News: Striker to move on . 5 June 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 5 June 2023.
  20. News: Latics Sign Versatile Midfielder . 3 August 2023 . Oldham Athletic AFC . 3 August 2023.
  21. News: Shrewsbury sign Carlisle defender Feeney . 28 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 28 June 2023.
  22. News: Development Squad secure the signing of forward Sam Fishburn . 30 June 2023 . Fleetwood Town FC . 30 June 2023.
  23. News: New Signing Mason Hardy . 20 October 2023 . Northallerton Town . 28 November 2023.
  24. News: Former Carlisle United prospect joins Carlisle City . 24 June 2023 . News and Star . 28 November 2023.
  25. News: MK Dons make move for Michael Kelly . 10 September 2023 . Milton Keynes Dons FC . 9 September 2023.
  26. News: Sutton sign former Carlisle winger Patrick . 26 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 July 2023.
  27. News: Gretna 2008 sign former Carlisle United youth player . 19 July 2023 . The Cumberland News . 19 July 2023.
  28. News: Morecambe sign defender Senior after Carlisle exit . 28 June 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 28 June 2023.
  29. News: Tobi Sho-Silva is a Magpie . 4 August 2023 . Maidenhead United FC . 4 August 2023.
  30. Web site: delighted to announce the signing of Scott Simons . Carlisle City - Twitter . 19 July 2023 .
  31. News: Contract: Ryan Edmondson leaves by mutual consent . 18 January 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 18 January 2024.
  32. News: Ex-Leeds United Academy Striker Ryan Edmondson Joins The Mariners . 27 January 2024 . Central Coast Mariners FC . 26 January 2024.
  33. News: Striker joins Oldham . 31 January 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 31 January 2024.
  34. News: Midfielder heads to the South Coast . 1 February 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 1 February 2024.
  35. News: Another very familiar face . 24 July 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 24 July 2023.
  36. News: Palace forward swoops in . 1 August 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 1 August 2023.
  37. News: Keeper joins United . 10 August 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 10 August 2023.
  38. News: Striker joins for season from Fulham . 22 August 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 22 August 2023.
  39. News: Carlisle United re-sign Rotherham United striker on loan for season . 2 September 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 1 September 2023.
  40. News: Palace defender signs . 4 January 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 4 January 2024.
  41. News: Defender returns to parent club . 4 April 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 4 April 2024.
  42. News: Sunderland midfielder joins the Blues . 25 January 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 25 January 2024.
  43. News: Defender returns to scene of success . 4 August 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 4 August 2023.
  44. News: Midfielder heads north of the border . 1 September 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 1 September 2023.
  45. News: Midfielder heads to Eastleigh . 17 October 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 16 October 2023.
  46. News: Defender heads back to Scotland . 1 February 2024 . Carlisle United FC . 1 February 2024.
  47. News: 2023/24 pre-season friendlies . 16 June 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 16 June 2023.
  48. News: Schedule confirmed for the Blues . 22 June 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 22 June 2023.
  49. News: United drawn to face Orient away . 17 October 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 15 October 2023.
  50. News: United drawn to face Harrogate away . 22 June 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 22 June 2023.
  51. News: Group opponents confirmed . 22 June 2023 . Carlisle United FC . 22 June 2023.

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