Brunton Park the home of Carlisle United

Club Factfile

NAME: Carlisle United
NICKNAME: The Cumbrians, The Blues, Blue & White Army
FOUNDED: 1896
TRADITIONAL COLOURS: Blue and red
LOCAL RIVALRY: Workington and Barrow

Ground Factfile

CAPACITY: 17,949
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 27,500 (Carlisle v Birmingham (1957))
ADDRESS: Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LL
YEAR OPENED: 1909
PITCH SIZE: 104 x 67 yards

Directions

Ground Information

There are four stands at the ground that run along each side of the pitch. The West Stand is a combination of seating and terracing and is considered to be the main stand in the stadium, with the upper tier serving as the dedicated family section.

The Warwick Road End is where the most vocal supporters go, whilst The East "Pioneer Food" Stand is where the away supporters are normally housed. Finally, The Waterworks End, or the Petteril End as it’s also known, is typically left closed unless big crowds are expected.

Away fans

Visiting supporters are generally housed in the north end of the East Stand with additional spaces if necessary in the uncovered Petteril End.

Away pubs

Carlisle RUFC, the Rugby club is right next to the football ground and is in very easy reach for any supporter going to the game. It's a decent bar with a friendly atmosphere and has Sky Sports. There are many other bars, pubs and clubs nearer the town centre in Bothchergate, which is immediate right from the railway station, however, away fans should beware as not all are welcome in some bars.

Car Parks & Public transport

Plenty of car parking is available behind the CBS stand. All fans are advised to park here. However, street parking is also available and possibly a better alternative if your early but need to get away quickly after the game.