FA Cup: Carlisle United 2, Horsham 0 RECAP - Heroic Hornets exit the Cup at League Two Blues
Having seen off Haywards Heath Town, Kingstonian, Eastbourne Borough and Woking in the previous rounds, the Hornets will make the 686.4 mile round trip to the League Two outfit in the first round proper of the grand old competition.
Horsham have not reached the first round since their historic Cup run during the 2007-08 campaign.
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Carlisle United v Horsham LIVE: Hornets visit Football League outfit Blues in first round proper of the FA Cup
Key Events
- Hornets set for first FA Cup first round clash in 14 years
- Horsham have overcome Haywards Heath Town, Kingstonian, National League South outfit Eastbourne Borough and National League side Woking to reach the first round
- Horsham’s opponents Carlisle sit second-from-bottom in League Two - they are winless in six in all competitions
For the first time in 14 years, Horsham Football Club have reached the first round proper of the FA Cup. They will travel to Football League outfit Carlisle United on Saturday hoping to reach the second round proper for just the second time in the club’s 140-year history. Stay tuned for updates, videos, pictures and interviews from a historic day for the Hornets
The Hornets have already seen off higher-division clubs Eastbourne Borough and Woking on the way to the first round proper. Can Horsham make it a hat-trick of giant-killings at the League Two Blues?
We spoke to manager Dominic Di Paola ahead of Saturday’s clash. Find out what he had to say in the article below.
FA Cup clash at Carlisle United will be magic, says Horsham boss Di Paola
Horsham’s much-anticipated FA Cup clash away at Football League side Carlisle United will be magic, according to manager Dominic Di Paola.
Di Paola also revealed some early Horsham team news for Saturday
Horsham manager Di Paola issues squad update ahead of Carlisle United FA Cup tie
Dominic Di Paola revealed that Horsham will be down to the bare bones for their historic FA Cup first round game at League Two side Carlisle United.
Also, just to whet your appetite a little bit more, we’ve taken a look back at Horsham’s historic FA Cup run in the 2007-08 campaign.
29 pictures from Horsham's historic run to the second round of the FA Cup
Horsham travel to League Two club Carlisle United in the first round proper on Saturday - the first time the club has reached this stage of the competition in 14 years.
Jacob Mingle, Lee Carney, Lewis Taylor and Gary Charman were very much the Ryman Premier’s answer to Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick and Cristiano Ronaldo. Absolutely unplayable at times.
Anyway, that’s enough for me, I’m away to bed. Myself and Sam Pole, who will be assisting me in reporting at Carlisle, are up bright and early to catch the Horsham supporters’ coach tomorrow morning. Safe travels to everyone making the trip to Cumbria, and come on you Hornets!
After nearly seven hours on the road, and 340ish miles, we are finally in position for the Hornets’ FA Cup clash at Carlisle.
After nearly seven hours on the road, and 340ish miles, we are finally in position for the Hornets’ FA Cup clash at Carlisle.
Horsham are being put through their pre-match paces before kick-off. Team news to follow shortly
Think I make that four changes for the Hornets from last weekend’s FA Trophy defeat to Carshalton. Steve Metcalf, Harvey Sparks, Tom Kavanagh and Eddie Dsane have all come into the squad. Tom Richards, Lucas Rodrigues and Chris Smith drop to the bench, while Brandon Chambers missed out altogether.
It’s safe to say it’s quite windy up here in the press area. Sam and myself are currently positioned up in the Gods overseeing the pitch. Even had one of the locals comment on how windy it’s been today. Never a good sign from past experience.
The Lardy Army have been regaling the locals with their greatest hits. No doubt they’ll be in fine voice this afternoon whatever happens.
A quick word on Horsham’s opponents Carlisle. Former Bristol City boss Keith Millen is the new man in the hot seat after his predecessor Chris Breach was relieved of his duties on October 10. The Blues currently sit second-from-bottom in League Two. Here’s how the line-up this afternoon.
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