Tamworth face Carlisle United in FA Cup fourth round qualifying draw

Tamworth will travel to face Carlisle United, a team from League Two, at their stadium on the weekend of 17 October, with a place in the first round proper and prize money at stake.

Tamworth will play an away match against Carlisle United in the fourth qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup. The game is set for the weekend of 17 October at Carlisle's home ground.

The victorious team will move into the first round and receive prize money, with the defeated club getting a smaller sum. This is a notable chance for the team managed by Andy Peaks, which is positioned in the lower half of the National League table.

History and connections

The two teams have faced each other previously in the FA Cup, with Carlisle winning at home in the second round of a past season. In a more recent league encounter, Tamworth were victorious at their home venue. The Tamworth team features a former Carlisle player and another who is currently on loan.

Tamworth have won several of their recent matches, with their latest result being a victory away from home. Their final league fixture before the cup match is at home this weekend. The draw creates a cup match against a team from a higher division, as Tamworth hope to repeat a previous cup run.

More detail at Carlisle United Football Club

Update, 8 Oct 2026

Carlisle United confirmed the FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie against Tamworth will kick off at 3pm on Saturday 17 October at Brunton Park. The club announced season ticket holders can purchase half-price tickets in advance, with adult tickets priced at £6. Tamworth, 18th in the National League, enter the cup tie on a three-game winning run, most recently beating Leeds United U21 1-0 on October 6.