Hartlepool 3-1 Carlisle Utd
Updated
Hartlepool won: Hartlepool 3-1 Carlisle Utd in the National League (Round 35) on Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at The Prestige Group Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham. Hartlepool goals: Tyrese Sinclair 12', Alex Reid 46', Calvin Okike 77'. Carlisle Utd goals: Georgie Kelly 80'. Sent off: Harvey Macadam (59'). Possession: 56%-44%.
Match report
Hartlepool beat Carlisle Utd 3-1
Hartlepool beat Carlisle Utd 3-1 at The Prestige Group Stadium on Wednesday 25 February in the National League.
Tyrese Sinclair put Hartlepool ahead on 12' (1-0), Alex Reid made it 2-0 on 46', Calvin Okike made it 3-0 on 77' and Georgie Kelly pulled one back for Carlisle Utd on 80' (3-1).
Harvey Macadam (Carlisle Utd) was sent off on 59'.
Hartlepool had 56%% of the ball, shots were 13-10 (7-5 on target).
Attendance: 4,812. Referee: Declan Bourne.
Match stats
| Hartlepool | Carlisle Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Attacks | 304 | 292 |
| Free Kicks | 2 | 4 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 10 |
| Shots On Target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots Off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Throw-Ins | 23 | 27 |
| Goal Kicks | 8 | 9 |
Lineups
Hartlepool (4-3-2-1): Nick Hayes, Jay Benn, Maxim Kouogun, Tom Parkes, Cameron John, Nathan Sheron, Jack Hunter, Jamie Miley, Matty Daly, Tyrese Sinclair, Alex Reid
Carlisle Utd (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Breeze, Jack Ellis, Bevis Mugabi, Morgan Feeney, Ryan Galvin, Harvey Macadam, Alex Gilliead, David Ajiboye, Stephen Wearne, Christopher Conn-Clarke, Luke Armstrong
Key events
- 12' · Goal · Tyrese Sinclair (Hartlepool)
- 14' · Yellow card · Harvey Macadam (Carlisle Utd)
- 46' · Goal · Alex Reid (Hartlepool)
- 53' · Substitution · Regan Linney for Christopher Conn-Clarke (Carlisle Utd)
- 53' · Substitution · Georgie Kelly for David Ajiboye (Carlisle Utd)
- 59' · Red card · Harvey Macadam (Carlisle Utd)
- 68' · Yellow card · Jack Ellis (Carlisle Utd)
- 71' · Substitution · Adam Campbell for Matty Daly (Hartlepool)
- 71' · Substitution · Gavan Holohan for Jamie Miley (Hartlepool)
- 71' · Yellow card · Tyrese Sinclair (Hartlepool)
- 72' · Substitution · Samuel Folarin for Alex Reid (Hartlepool)
- 76' · Substitution · Calvin Okike for Tyrese Sinclair (Hartlepool)
- 77' · Goal · Calvin Okike (Hartlepool)
- 80' · Goal · Georgie Kelly (Carlisle Utd)
- 82' · Substitution · Terell Thomas for Jack Ellis (Carlisle Utd)
- 82' · Substitution · Hugh Parker for Bevis Mugabi (Carlisle Utd)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Vadaine Oliver for Nathan Sheron (Hartlepool)
All-time head-to-head
38 league meetings since 1994: Hartlepool 14, draws 7, Carlisle Utd 17.
Questions
Who won Hartlepool vs Carlisle Utd?
Hartlepool won, 3-1 (National League) on Wed, 25 Feb 2026.
When and where is Hartlepool vs Carlisle Utd?
Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at The Prestige Group Stadium, Hartlepool, County Durham, National League.
What is the head-to-head record between Hartlepool and Carlisle Utd?
In 38 league meetings since 1994: Hartlepool 14 wins, 7 draws, Carlisle Utd 17 wins (goals 59-65).