Cumberland Cup: Second round ties revealed in county cup

United, left, will host Mirehouse while holders City, right, go to Dearham <i>(Image: Richard Parkes / Ben Holmes)</i>
United, left, will host Mirehouse while holders City, right, go to Dearham (Image: Richard Parkes / Ben Holmes)
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Carlisle United have been handed a home tie against Mirehouse while holders Carlisle City go to Dearham United in the Cumberland Cup.

They are among the ties in the second round draw, which was made on Tuesday evening.

United and City, along with Workington Reds and Penrith, were given byes in the first round.

They now join the competition in the last-16 stage.

Carlisle will welcome west Cumbrian opposition in Mirehouse, the Whitehaven-based side playing in the Cumberland County League.

The county senior cup is back up for grabs in the 2026/27 season (Image: News & Star)

Mirehouse booked their place in the second round by winning 6-3 at Cockermouth.

United are likely to field a young side in their county senior cup campaign.

Carlisle City, meanwhile, begin their defence of the trophy at Dearham United, who overcame Braithwaite 3-2 in the first round.

City are the holders after defeating Kirkoswald in last season's final.

Other notable ties include a trip for Workington Reds to Eden Valley FC, while Penrith will host Kirkoswald.

The draw was made on BBC Radio Cumbria.

FULL CUMBERLAND CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW

  • Penrith AFC v Kirkoswald
  • Carlisle United v Mirehouse
  • Greystoke v Maryport Athletic
  • Whitehaven AFC v Fellside United
  • Dearham United v Carlisle City
  • Cleator Moor Celtic v Aspatria
  • Eden Valley v Workington Reds
  • Unisun Athletic v Wigton Harriers

Ties to be played on or before November 7.

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