Alain Harper and fans on the GH Away Travel coach did the player ratings for the game at Brunton Park.
They said: “Not a great start to the season but not creating anything up front is worrying despite having four forwards on in the second half.
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“We gave the ball away so many times and the midfield work rate was sadly lacking at times. The team must improve going forward.”
Here’s how Alain and the travelling Reds supporters rated the players’ performances in Carlisle.
. Crawley Town player ratings v Carlisle United
Here's how the Reds rated in Cumbria Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
. Ellery Balcombe - 7
The recent signing had an outstanding debut. A man of the match performance despite being injured and subbed at half-time Photo: Courtesy of Crawley Town FC
. George Francomb - 5
Not his best position playing in the back four Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
. Dion Conroy - 5
Constantly under pressure due to the system the team were playing Photo: Courtesy of Crawley Town FC
1. Crawley Town player ratings v Carlisle United
Here's how the Reds rated in Cumbria Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
2. Ellery Balcombe - 7
The recent signing had an outstanding debut. A man of the match performance despite being injured and subbed at half-time Photo: Courtesy of Crawley Town FC
3. George Francomb - 5
Not his best position playing in the back four Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
4. Dion Conroy - 5
Constantly under pressure due to the system the team were playing Photo: Courtesy of Crawley Town FC