About the Ground
Crewe make the journey up north to Brunton Park and the home of Carlisle United. Crewe will be looking to bounce back after a 1-0 defeat midweek to Tranmere Rovers. The ground it self opened up in 1909 and the ground has a capacity of 16,651. Two sides of the ground are terraced with the Warwick Road end (Home) being covered and the Petterill End (Away) is open to the eliments.
Where to Drink
For those who require a drink, then I would recommend the Rugby Club that is next to Brunton Park a nice place and a stones throw from the ground. Other pubs include the Beehive, which is on the main road (Warwick Road) this pub does allow away supporters in. For those who venture into town supporters are advised to cover your colours up.
Travel
By train
The ground is about a mile from Carlisle's Citadel station. Upon exiting the station's main entrance, walk the short distance around The Crescent until reaching Warwick Road. You will be able to see the old Main Stand and the strangely shaped roofs of the Warwick Road end after walking for about twenty minutes. Train journey is around 2 hours and trains dept Crewe 8.40, 8.56, 9.38, 10.40, 10.56 and 11.43 arriving at Carlisle at 10.35, 10.53, 12.04, 12.37, 12.49 and 13.38 respectively.
Trains back are as followed depart 17.34 (arrive 19.34), depart 18.12 (arrive 20.12) and 18.33 (arrive 20.30)
By coach
Official Coach departs 9.45am and is priced at £14 (ST Holders & Members), £15 (Non ST Holders & Members)
Sandbach Travelling Alex Coach (John Ford) departs at 8am(Crewe), 8.15am (Sandbach) and priced at £TBA.
By Car
Distance from Crewe to Carlisle is 143 miles.
The ground is easy to find. Leave the M6 at junction 43 and take the A69 towards Carlisle. After a mile the ground is on your right. The club car park (cost £1.50) can be found by taking the first right immediately after Brunton Park into Victoria Place and then turn first right onto St Aidans Road. Otherwise, street parking.
For the Away fan
Away fans are located in the Cumberland Building Society (East) Stand (towards the Petterill End) on one side of the pitch. If a particularly large following is expected then the Petterill End terrace can also be opened, which houses around 1,700 fans.
Prices
Matchday Prices
Adults- £18
Senior Citizens - £12 (Over 65's)
Juniors (11-18 years) - £8
Child (10 and under) - £3
£2.50 for a Programme.
Weather details:-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1384
Betting Odds:-
Carlisle 10/11
Draw 9/4
Crewe 13/5