Carlisle beat Braintree 5-0 on Monday, 25 August 2025 in National League. The match was refereed by Scott Jackson. It was played at Brunton Park.
First half: Carlisle took the lead at 15' when R. Linney scored, with the assist credited to S. Wearne, making the score 1-0. Carlisle extended the lead at 29' when Kyle Ray Smith scored (Own Goal), making the score 2-0. Braintree made their 1st substitution at 32', with F. Hubbard replacing F. Terry.
Second half: Braintree made their 2nd substitution at 46', with Kyle Ray Smith replacing S. Kamara. Braintree made their 3rd substitution at 46', with C. Cooper replacing E. Thorpe. Carlisle extended the lead at 54' when R. Linney scored (Penalty), making the score 3-0. A. Francis-Clarke received a yellow card for Braintree at 55'. E. Thorpe received a yellow card for Braintree at 57'. Carlisle made their 1st substitution at 65', with L. Armstrong replacing G. Kelly. Carlisle extended the lead at 65' when R. Linney scored, with the assist credited to C. Harper, making the score 4-0. Carlisle made their 2nd substitution at 65', with S. Wearne replacing J. Grant. Braintree made their 4th substitution at 67', with J. Akinde replacing A. Judge. Braintree made their 5th substitution at 67', with J. Vennings replacing F. Hockey. Carlisle made their 3rd substitution at 70', with R. Linney replacing D. Ajiboye. Carlisle made their 4th substitution at 71', with B. Mugabi replacing M. Feeney. Carlisle made their 5th substitution at 79', with J. Luamba replacing E. Robson. Carlisle extended the lead at 80' when J. Ellis scored, with the assist credited to M. Feeney, making the score 5-0.
Carlisle used 5 substitutions while Braintree used 5 substitutions. Braintree got 2 yellow cards.
