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Woking 0-2 Carlisle United: Cumbrians set the tone on their key opening day

Carlisle United showed their star quality to begin life back in Non-League with the ultimate tone-setting victory in Surrey against Woking.

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
10 August 2025

HERE WE GO: Luke Armstrong, second from right, is congratulated on giving Carlisle the lead PICTURE: Phil Fiddes

Gaffer Mark Hughes pleased at start
By Will Bewsey

WOKING 0

CARLISLE UNITED 2
Armstrong 56, Robson 80

Carlisle United showed their star quality to begin life back in Non-League with the ultimate tone-setting victory in Surrey against Woking.
Cards boss Neal Ardley felt his side were too anxious to break down the impressive Cumbrians, who struck through Luke Armstrong and Ethan Robson.
But for his opposite number Mark Hughes, it was the perfect way to begin a campaign they hope will bring an instant return to the EFL following relegation.
The last time they were in this division, it wa...

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