Carlisle United's trip to Hartlepool United next weekend is an away-day sell-out.

The Blues confirmed yesterday that all 685 seated tickets for the north east trip had been snapped up.

It will ensure a strong travelling support at the Suit Direct Stadium when Paul Simpson's side take on Keith Curle's strugglers on Saturday, October 8.

The away allocation is, though, lower than in previous years, with the Blues taking a thousand supporters to Pools' ground last season.

Similarly reduced away allocations have been seen at Victoria Park in other games this season.

The News & Star invited Pools to comment on the reduction but has not yet received a response.

It is understood to relate to the fact a section of seats are not currently in use. It has not been commented on whether the damage to some seats at last season's fixture is connected to the lower allocation.

The smaller allocation this time led the Blues to set up a priority system for sales, with season ticket holders getting first chance, followed by flexi card members and then general sale.