Text at top (next game etc)

Next Game: Brentwood In The FA Trophy At Edgar Street On Saturday 16th November At 3.00pm

Saturday, November 03, 2007

Leeds defeated by Carlisle

Friday's FA Cup opponents at Edgar Street, Leeds United, were defeated by Carlisle 3-1 this afternoon.

The Cumbrian side, now managed by former Cheltenham boss John Ward, ended Leeds run of going 13 games unbeaten. Jermaine Beckford scored for Wise's side.

There were reports of coin throwing at the game. It isn't clear which set of fans started it.

Before the game Leeds fans were involved in fighting in three Carlisle pubs and several arrests were made.

This edited report from the News and Star

Scores of Leeds fans descended a train at about 1pm and were frisked by police for any hidden weapons before being allowed to leave the station.

Police confirmed numerous people were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and public order offences after the violence which soon followed.

They were out in force in the city centre and Brunton Park in anticipation of 16,600 supporters, including 3,400 from Leeds.

Officers arrived within seconds of brawls breaking out in Walkabout, the Border Rambler and Woodrow Wilson.

Rowdy fans smashed windows in the Rambler and Woodrow Wilson. Shreds of glass were left scattered over pavements as the suspected thugs were taken away in police vans.

A police spokesman said: “We will not tolerate disorder. We want to make sure fans can enjoy the game without feeling threatened, and there are enough officers out to deal with incidents quickly and robustly.”