United face the Imps this Saturday, in what will be another tough League One encounter.
The Imps lost their first game of the season at Bolton by a hefty 0-3 scoreline but it's been a much better story for them since then with four wins and two draws from their subsequent league outings.
Their reward for showing real steel in the their second-round Carabao Cup meeting with Sheffield United - they did the deed on penalties - was a home tie against West Ham in round three.
Currently sat in eighth place they've hit double figures for goals scored, and have netted three on two separate occasions on their own turf already this season.
It was a quiet end to the transfer activities last month with Blackburn striker Jack Vale a late loan addition, but the Imps have agreed to sign forward Jack Moylan when his deal with League of Ireland club Shelbourne ends.
Moylan will be eligible to play for the Imps from the opening of the winter transfer window in January. He's netted eight goals in 24 appearances during the current Irish top-flight season.
The very attack-minded Daniel Mandroiu has two goals and three assists to his name already as he sets off on his second season with the club.
The Irish dangerman is one of those who can play wide or through the middle and is extremely effective when he's on his game.
He'll get on the ball as much as he possibly can, and that's why he's our weekend one to watch.
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| Carlisle wins | Draws | Lincoln wins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| League | 21 | 15 | 33 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 23 | 15 | 35 |
United won the bonus point on penalties in the EFL Trophy meeting between these two sides in November 2021 after Jack Armer had levelled things up, with Chris Maguire having put the visitors ahead.
Watch the highlights from that game here:
The Imps were riding high and on their way to promotion from League Two when they came to Brunton Park in April 2019. Carlisle played well, and they really started to dominate after Jason Shackell received his marching orders with just 30 minutes played. Mike Jones grabbed the winner late in the day.
Watch the highlights from that game here:
We were at Sincil Bank for a second time that season for our FA Cup second round meeting. Matt Rhead scored with just one minute on the clock, and Bruno Andrade wrapped things up with a goal two minutes from time. Unfortunately we do not have the rights to this match footage.
We'd faced Lincoln just a month earlier when the Blues twice took the lead in what was a good performance for the visitors. Ashley Nadesan was in form, scoring with just six minutes on the clock, and he pounced again just before the half hour after Michael O'Connor had levelled things up. Bruno Andrade made sure the sides were all-square at the break, and that was how the game ended as the Blues missed some good chances to steal the victory.
Watch the highlights from that game here:
Lincoln won both games the season before, as they settled well having come back into the Football League ranks, with a 4-1 home victory in the corresponding fixture early in the piece last term. Alex Woodyard, Matt Rhead (2) and Billy Knott got the goals for the home side, with Reggie Lambe registering our reply. Tom Parkes was sent off to rub more salt into the wounds with just over half an hour left to play.
Watch the goals from that game here ...
The result went against Carlisle again in April 2018 when a second half goal from Matt Green was enough to take the points back to Sincil Bank. There were more woes for the Blues when Mike Jones received his marching orders in time added on.
Watch the highlights from that game here ...
Referee - Tom Nield
Assistant Referee 1 - Mark Stevens
Assistant Referee 2 - Matthew Jones
Fourth Official - Daniel Middleton
Observer - David Naylor
Coach - Robert Shoebridge
Our referee for this fixture is Mr Tom Nield. Tom has taken charge of three games so far this season showing 12 yellow cards and one red.
You can read our Ref Watch article for this fixture HERE.
We have been allocated an initial 630 seated tickets.
Prices
| Adult | £24 |
| 65+ | £19 |
| Young Adult | £19 |
| Under 18 | £10 |
Tickets can be purchased on the day of the game for visiting supporters and these will be available from the visitor’s ticket window located at the club store via card payment only.
Ambulant disabled supporters pay the age relevant ticket price. The wheelchair category is charged at the concession price of £19 (£10 for U18s). A complimentary carer ticket can be issued where needed but would need a medium/high level of Disability Living Allowance or PIP to qualify.
There are four car park bays available for visiting supporters with disabilities. These are issued to Blue Badge holders only and these can be purchased through the Ticket Office on 01522 45884 for £7.
Parking on the South Common Car Park is available to purchase in advance from the LCFC ticketing website for the price of £5 (£6 on the day, card only).
Dates of sale
| Date | Time |
| Wed 13 Sep | 10am – 5pm |
| Thu 14 Sep | 10am – 4pm |
Methods of purchase:
- In person – come to the Pioneer ticket office at the designated time. Sales on home match days will be from the west side ticket office (from 5.30pm on a midweek home match day).
- Phone – ring the ticket office 03300 945 930 option 1 at the designated times and pay with a credit / debit card.
- Internet – buy online HERE.
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