It's the first time Carlisle have had to play in the first round of the Cumberland Cup in a long time, and with being both holders after beating Harraby Catholic Club 2-1 in last season's final, as well as the only full-time club in the competition, it seems crazy that what will essentially be United's youth team now has a frankly ridiculous six fixtures to add to their FA Youth Cup, Alliance Cup and Youth League calendar if they reach the final again this time around.
That won't be easy straight off though as they face a trip to Gillford Park, but to play Celtic Nation of course, the two sides having already met in a pre-season friendly at Raydale Park which finished 2-2. Both teams then having been shoved into a round one with six other fixtures which need to be played by the 25th of September, while 25 other clubs, one of which in Hensingham United once put 15 goals past, have received a bye into round two.
Round One Draw
Wigton Harriers v Eden Thistle
Penrith AFC v Wigton Athletic
Workington Red Star v Cleator Moor Celtic
Netherhall v Borough (Saturday)
Celtic Nation v Carlisle United
Carlisle City v Penrith Saints
Longtown (Saturday) v Langwathby United
Byes To Round Two
Alston Moor Sports Club
Aspatria
Braithwaite
Bransty Rangers
Cockermouth
Frizington White Star
Greystoke
Harraby United
Hensingham
Keswick
Kirkoswald
Mirehouse
Northbank
Parton United
Penrith Rangers
Silloth (Saturday)
St Bees
Unisun Athletic
Warwick Wanderers (Saturday)
Wetheriggs United
Whitehaven
Whitehaven Miners Social
Windscale
Workington Reds
Workington Red House (Saturday)
Round Dates
One - by Saturday 22nd September
Two - by Saturday 13th October
Three - by Saturday 10th November
Quarter-Finals - by Saturday 2nd March
Semi-Finals - by Saturday 6th April
Final - Tuesday 30th April