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Carlisle United will not participate in this season's National League Cup.
The Blues did not take part in the competition last season, which comprises 16 sides from the National League and 16 invited Premier League Under-21 teams.
Carlisle are one of six National League sides to turn down an invitation this season, along with Yeovil Town, Forest Green Rovers, Eastleigh, Southend United and Barrow.
Their Cumbria neighbours had cited "travel and operational costs" in their decision not to participate.
The Brunton Park side are facing a second season in the National League since relegation from League Two in May 2025.
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The Blues did not take part in the competition last season, which comprises 16 sides from the National League and 16 invited Premier League Under-21 teams.
Carlisle are one of six National League sides to turn down an invitation this season, along with Yeovil Town, Forest Green Rovers, Eastleigh, Southend United and Barrow.
Their Cumbria neighbours had cited "travel and operational costs" in their decision not to participate.
The Brunton Park side are facing a second season in the National League since relegation from League Two in May 2025.
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