With just four matches remaining in the League Two season, Carlisle United have climbed off the bottom of the table, giving their hopes of Football League survival a major boost.
A crucial 2-0 away win over fellow relegation candidates Morecambe saw the Blues move up to 23rd place, now just six points behind 22nd-placed Accrington Stanley, who drew 3-3 at home to Tranmere Rovers. Goals from Georgie Kelly and Terell Thomas secured back-to-back wins for Mark Hughes’ side — their first consecutive victories in over two years.
League Two Relegation Battle: Fixtures & Current Standings
With the relegation fight intensifying, here's a look at the upcoming fixtures for Carlisle United and their closest rivals:
Carlisle United (23rd)
- Port Vale (1st) – Home
- Accrington Stanley (22nd) – Away
- Cheltenham Town (16th) – Away
- Salford City (10th) – Home
Morecambe (24th)
- Bromley (14th) – Away
- Salford City (10th) – Home
- Chesterfield (9th) – Away
- Harrogate Town (20th) – Home
Accrington Stanley (22nd)
- Salford City (10th) – Away
- Carlisle United (23rd) – Home
- Walsall (3rd) – Away
- Chesterfield (9th) – Home
Tranmere Rovers (21st)
- Doncaster Rovers (4th) – Home
- Barrow AFC (15th) – Away
- Crewe Alexandra (11th) – Home
- Newport County (18th) – Away
Carlisle's Run-In: Key Fixtures Ahead
Carlisle’s Easter double-header will be pivotal, starting with a tough home clash against title-chasing Port Vale, followed by a must-win encounter away at Accrington Stanley — a match that could ultimately decide their fate.
They then face Cheltenham Town on the road before ending the season at Brunton Park against mid-table Salford City, who could still influence the relegation battle, having remaining games against Carlisle, Morecambe, and Accrington.
Final Day Pressure Mounts
Of the four teams in the drop zone mix, only Tranmere Rovers end the campaign away from home, travelling to Newport County on May 3rd. With just a few points separating safety from relegation, every goal and result will count as League Two survival hangs in the balance.
