Blackpool vs Carlisle United in the FA Cup: Date, kick-off time, team news, H2H, odds

Carlisle United take a break from National League action this weekend to pit themselves against League One strugglers Blackpool in the FA Cup.

Mark Hughes' men have been going strong in the league and sit behind leaders Rochdale by just goal difference, but will lose ground if The Dale pick up points this Saturday. Crucially, Jim McNulty's side have two games in hand on the teams below them.

The Cumbrians entered the FA Cup in the fourth round of qualifying and dismantled fellow fifth-tier side Boston United 5-2 on home soil. Then, Carlisle proved they can mix it with the big boys by securing a famous 3-2 win away at Reading after extra time, with Regan Linney bagging a hat-trick.

As for Blackpool, they have endured a turbulent season on and off the pitch. The Seasiders replaced Steve Bruce with Ian Evatt in October, and despite an initial upturn in results, they are once again struggling for points. Evatt's side occupy 22nd position in the third tier, but are only one point adrift of safety.

DAZN News has all the information ahead of Blackpool vs Carlisle United.

Blackpool vs Carlisle United kick-off date

Blackpool vs Carlisle United will take place at 5:30pm GMT on Sunday, 7 December 2025, in the FA Cup.

• Date: Sunday, 7 December
• Kick-off: 5:30pm GMT

Where is Blackpool vs Carlisle United being played?

The match will take place at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool. 

It has been The Tangerines' home since 1901 and has a capacity of 17,338, making it the 10th biggest stadium in League One.

Head-to-head record

• Blackpool wins: 4
• Draws: 1
• Carlisle United wins: 1

Form guide

• Blackpool: LLDLL
• Carlisle United: WWDWW

Betting odds

• Blackpool: 10/11
• Draw: 27/10
• Carlisle United: 5/2

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Top goalscorers

• Blackpool: Ashley Fletcher (5)
• Carlisle United: Regan Linney (12)

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