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Harborough 1-2 Carlisle United: Battling Bees come up short

Harborough Town bowed out of the FA Trophy after a hard-fought contest against National League high-flyers Carlisle United.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
14 December 2025

Regan Linney slots home Carlisle’s second goal

By Ben Monti

HARBOROUGH 1
Dolman 69

CARLISLE UNITED 2
Murray 27, Linney 58
Harborough Town bowed out of the FA Trophy after a hard-fought contest against National League high-flyers Carlisle United.
The Bees, however, will rue a first-half penalty miss from Ben Stephens as the Cumbrians took full advantage to lead through Sam Murray.
Top scorer Regan Linney doubled their lead just before the hour but after Liam Dolman pulled a goal back for the Bees, a rousing finale ensued to delight boss Mitch Austin.
“I believe in my players; they have been superb,” he said.
“We had great attacking mo...

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