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Worthing faces Carlisle in National League opener on August 8

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:01 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Worthing faces Carlisle in National League opener on August 8
Summary

Worthing will visit Carlisle United for their first-ever National League match on August 8. The Sussex club earned promotion from the National League South last season. Carlisle, relegated from League Two, will be playing their second season in the fifth tier. Other matches that day include Hornchurch hosting Kidderminster Harriers and Boreham Wood welcoming Tamworth, all kicking off at 15:00 BST.

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  • •Worthing will play at Brunton Park in their National League debut.
  • •Carlisle aims to improve after finishing lower last season.
  • •Other opening fixtures include AFC Fylde vs. Wealdstone.
  • •The season concludes on April 24, 2027, with play-offs starting shortly after.
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  • 10:01 AMBBC Football — Worthing to visit Carlisle in National League bow
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Promoted Worthing will visit Carlisle United in the first National League game in their history.

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