A sell-out away end of 2,415 visiting Cumbrians in the Midland Road Stand was a further indicator should anyone have required it.

Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/bradford-city-1-carlisle-united-0-jamie-walkers-strike-hands-bantams-a-precious-advantage-on-a-tense-tight-occasion-4142205

Carlisle's League Two promotion partners have made a flying start to the League One season and could go top of the third tier with a victory against the Cumbrians.

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He also played in the play-offs Carlisle and then once played in one of the longest ever penalty shoot-outs for the Cumbrians against Derby County at Pride Park, only to lose 14-13 despite holding the Championship side to a 1-1 draw.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-notes-loris-karius-mark-26276177

"Over 3,000 Cumbrians were in attendance showing rugby league in Cumbria remains strong.

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The Cumbrians boosted their promotion bid with a 2-0 triumph at Brunton Park while the Exiles continue to look nervously at the relegation zone after failing to add to their tally.

Source: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/23251235.league-two-struggling-newport-county-beaten-2-0-carlisle/?ref=rss