Brunton Park bore witness to a dramatic encounter as Worthing staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Carlisle United 3-2 in a thrilling English National League fixture. The Cumbrians, aiming to solidify their playoff position, were undone by a devastating late surge from the visitors, who scored three goals in the final ten minutes to snatch all three points.
Carlisle United had taken the lead in the 42nd minute when Georgie Kelly converted from a pass by Harvey Bunker. The home side held onto their slender advantage for much of the second half, weathering periods of pressure from Worthing. However, the tide turned dramatically in the latter stages of the match.
Dominic Hutchinson drew Worthing level in the 67th minute, assisted by Cory Adjetey-Brew. This goal seemed to galvanise the visitors, who pressed for a winner. Their efforts were rewarded in the 82nd minute when Razzaq Coleman put Worthing ahead. The momentum was firmly with the visitors, and just four minutes later, Ricky Aguiar extended their lead to 3-1, seemingly putting the game beyond Carlisle’s reach.
However, Carlisle United refused to give up. In the immediate aftermath of Worthing’s third goal, Georgie Kelly struck again in the 87th minute, reducing the deficit to 3-2 and setting up a frantic finale. Despite a late push from the home side, Worthing held firm to secure a memorable away victory.
The result sees Worthing climb to sixth in the National League standings with three points, having won their opening fixture. Carlisle United, meanwhile, remain in sixteenth place, having started their campaign with a loss, despite already having secured their playoff spot. The defeat will be a bitter pill to swallow for Carlisle, who appeared to be heading for a comfortable opening day win before Worthing’s late heroics.
