National League

HUGHES SET FOR HIS NEXT MISSION

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
26 April 2026

By Alex McAllister

CARLISLE U 3

BRACKLEY T 0
Armstrong 6, Ellis 31, Kelly 90+1

SMILES BETTER: Carlisle United’s Georgie Kelly after his goal
PICTURE: Ben Holmes

THIRD-PLACED Carlisle United took their points tally for the season to an impressive 95 as they ended their campaign with a comfortable victory over relegated Brackley Town.
First-half goals from Luke Armstrong and Jack Ellis put the Cumbrians firmly in control before a third from Georgie Kelly in stoppage-time ensured Mark Hughes’ men go into the play-offs in good form ahead of their home semi-final...

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