Worthing began their National League campaign with an impressive 3-2 victory against Carlisle on the road, delighting manager Adam Hinshelwood and their dedicated travelling supporters. The match, held on August 8, 2026, saw the Sussex club overturn an early deficit to claim a memorable three points at a challenging venue.

Carlisle started strongly and created several opportunities in the opening 45 minutes. Their persistence was rewarded shortly before halftime as Georgie Kelly opened the scoring, capitalizing on a precise cross from Harvey Bunker to head the hosts into the lead. Carlisle nearly doubled their advantage moments later when Regan Linney’s shot struck the crossbar, much to the relief of Worthing’s defense.

However, Worthing showed marked improvement after the interval. Midfielder Dominic Hutchinson equalized with a well-taken goal, sparking momentum for the visitors. Razzaq Coleman De-Graft and Ricky Aguiar then added strikes to complete a remarkable turnaround, thrilling the 284 supporting fans who had journeyed to Carlisle.

Although Kelly pulled one back for the home side late in the game, it proved merely a consolation as Worthing maintained their lead to secure a significant win in their debut National League fixture.

Following the match, Hinshelwood expressed his pride in the squad’s performance and the support from the fans. “I’m just so proud of the players. Sure, we have to be better in some areas, but they put in a good away performance. The fans are amazing and phenomenal,” he said. Noting the spirited support, Hinshelwood recalled the early-morning atmosphere at Worthing station as supporters sang in anticipation of the away trip.

The victory marks an encouraging start for Worthing as they step up to the National League, demonstrating resilience against a strong Carlisle side and setting a positive tone for the season ahead.