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Carlisle secured a thrilling 3-3 draw against Port Vale at Brunton Park in Carlisle, Cumbria on April 18th, 2025. The match, part of League Two’s round 43, saw Carlisle dominate possession (55%) and register more shots (16 shots, 4 on target), while Port Vale, with 45% possession, proved more clinical.
Carlisle took an early lead with goals from G. Kelly (36′), M. Dennis (43′), and A. Hayden (49′). Port Vale fought back in the second half, scoring through J. Stockley (61′) and S. Hart (70′), and nearly snatched a victory with a missed penalty by L. Tolaj in stoppage time. The game was a tense affair, with Carlisle receiving four yellow cards and Port Vale one. Despite the draw, Carlisle’s dominance in possession and shots on target showcased a fiercely contested match.
Substitutions port vale: at minute 46 G. Byers came in and R. Walters went out., at minute 46 S. Hart came in and J. Shorrock went out., at minute 77 R. Curtis came in and B. Garrity went out., at minute 87 R. Richards came in and C. Hall went out.
Substitutions carlisle: at minute 84 C. Guy came in and S. Fusire went out., at minute 85 J. Hugill came in and M. Dennis went out., at minute 90 J. Vela came in and S. Wearne went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Carlisle
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