Carlisle United beat Harrogate Town 3-0 at Brunton Park on Wednesday despite playing more than an hour with nine men after two players were sent off inside the opening 30 minutes. The win lifted Carlisle United to ninth in the National League standings on 23 points from 15 outings.
Two early dismissals
Miguel Azeez was shown a straight red card in the 15th minute for a heavy challenge on Morgan Williams. Harvey Bunker then received a straight red card in the 30th minute for fouling Josh Hmami.
Carlisle's goals
Josh Williams scored Carlisle United's opening goal. Callum Whelan scored just a minute into the second half after being set up by Josh Williams. Substitute Ryan Galvin added Carlisle United's third goal in the 61st minute.
League positions
Harrogate Town remained second on 31 points from 15 games. Their five-match winning streak was halted.
Suspensions to come
Carlisle United will be without both suspended midfielders for their upcoming domestic schedule.
