Summary

  • Carlisle to face Stockport in Wembley final on 28 May

  • FT: Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (agg 3-2) - Cumbrians through in extra time

  • Halliday og, Guy & Barclay goals send Carlisle to final

  • Score was 1-0 after 90 mins, Derbyshire goal not enough for Bradford

  • FT: Stockport County 2-1 Salford City (agg 2-2) - Stockport win 3-1 on penalties

  • Mallan levels to give Salford aggregate lead but Stretton header for Stockport forces penalties

  • Stockport's Hinchliffe saves two penalties and Sarcevic slams in winning spot-kick

  1. Postpublished at 114 mins

    Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)

    The camera's just shown a young Carlisle fans in tears in the stands.

    The emotions of this extra time have been unbelievable.

  2. Postpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)

    Chris Lumsdon
    Former Carlisle midfielder on BBC Radio Cumbria

    What the hell do we do now?

    That goal is thoroughly deserved for Ben Barclay, he's been magnificent over these two legs.

    it's about being in control of your emotions now.

  3. goal

    GOAL: Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)published at 17:31 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Ben Barclay (113 mins)

    Carlisle scoreImage source, Rex Features

    UNREAL!

    The home side win a corner and the Bantams just can't get it away.

    It eventually comes back in for Ben Barclay to head home Owen Moxon's cross.

    Carlisle are Wembley-bound once more!

  4. Postpublished at 110 mins

    Carlisle 2-1 Bradford (Agg 2-2)

    Could we have a winner?

    There's about 10 minutes or so to go.

  5. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 108 mins

    Carlisle 2-1 Bradford (Agg 2-2)

    Bradford take off winger Scott Banks, who has assisted both of their goals in this play-off semi-final, and bring on Matty Platt.

  6. 'Keep dreaming, keep believing'published at 17:27 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Carlisle 2-1 Bradford (Agg 2-2)

    Andy Kiwomya
    Ex-Bradford forward and head of performance on BBC Radio Leeds

    Bradford City fans keep dreaming, keep believing.

    You've got to believe we're going to Wembley - if you don't believe, get away from the radio or TV.

  7. goal

    GOAL: Carlisle 2-1 Bradford (Agg 2-2)published at 17:25 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Matt Derbyshire (106 mins)

    Bradford celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    MY WORD!!!

    Veteran Matt Derbyshire levels this tie up once more!

    Scott Banks gets in down the Bantams right and sets it back for the on-rushing striker to sweep home.

  8. KICK-OFF SECOND HALF EXTRA TIMEpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Carlisle 2-0 Bradford (Agg 2-1)

    We are back under way once more.

    Carlisle are 15 minutes from Wembley.

  9. HALF-TIME IN EXTRA TIMEpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Carlisle 2-0 Bradford (Agg 2-1)

    Carlisle celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    Callum Guy's crisp strike has Carlisle headed for the League Two play-off final against Stockport.

    Bradford have 15 minutes to save their season.

  10. 'Plenty of time left'published at 17:20 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Carlisle 2-0 Bradford (Agg 2-1)

    Andy Kiwomya
    Ex-Bradford forward and head of performance on BBC Radio Leeds

    Believe it or not there is plenty of time left in this game.

    That is how the Bradford players will be thinking if they still believe they have a chance.

  11. Postpublished at 105 mins

    Carlisle 2-0 Bradford (Agg 2-1)

    Into two minutes of time added on at the end of the first half of extra time.

  12. Postpublished at 102 mins

    Carlisle 2-0 Bradford (Agg 2-1)

    I won't lie, I really did not see a goal coming in extra time.

    The away side look to hit back and Emmanuel Osadebe shoots over after Andy Cook knocks a cross down for him.

  13. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 99 mins

    Carlisle 2-0 Bradford (Agg 2-1)

    Bradford respond to falling behind on aggregated by bringing on veteran striker Matt Derbyshire for Jamie Walker.

  14. 'What a strike'published at 17:14 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Carlisle 2-0 Bradford (Agg 2-1)

    Chris Lumsdon
    Former Carlisle midfielder on BBC Radio Cumbria

    Callum Guy has does it before and he's done it again.

    As soon as you see Harry Lewis start to scramble you think this has got a chance.

    It's a magnificent effort - what a strike to hopefully win a game.

  15. goal

    GOAL: Carlisle 2-0 Bradford (Agg 2-1)published at 17:13 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Callum Guy (98 mins)

    Carlisle celebrateImage source, Rex Features

    WOW!

    The home side win a corner and the ball is cleared to Callum Guy, who gets a great connection from 20 yards.

    The strike beats Harry Lewis in the Bantams goal.

    Will that be the goal that sends them to Wembley?!

  16. YELLOW CARDpublished at 96 mins

    Carlisle 1-0 Bradford (Agg 1-1)

    Scott Banks looks to launch Bradford counter and Callum Guy just says 'nope'.

    The Carlisle man is rightly booked.

  17. Postpublished at 93 mins

    Carlisle 1-0 Bradford (Agg 1-1)

    So edgy now.

    That Carlisle goal feels like it was a long time ago now.

    I mean, to be fair, it was.

  18. KICK-OFF EXTRA TIMEpublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Carlisle 1-0 Bradford (Agg 1-1)

    We're back under way.

    Can someone make themselves a hero in these next 30 minutes or are we heading for a second penalty shootout of the day?

    Jordan Gibson is on for Joel Senior for the home side.

  19. Postpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Carlisle 1-0 Bradford (Agg 1-1)

    Andy Kiwomya
    Ex-Bradford forward and head of performance on BBC Radio Leeds

    You dream about these moments, and you want them to come, but when they do come they go so quickly.

  20. Postpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 20 May 2023

    Carlisle 1-0 Bradford (Agg 1-1)

    Chris Lumsdon
    Former Carlisle midfielder on BBC Radio Cumbria

    Fair play to Bradford, they regrouped a little bit.

    I still think we've been the better team throughout.

    It's all about us - can we make the breakthrough?