Overview

• Mark Hughes has officially confirmed he will remain as Carlisle United's manager following their relegation from the English Football League (EFL) to the National League.
• Hughes, who joined the club in February 2025, expressed optimism about an immediate return to the EFL next season.
• Chairman Tom Piatak praised Hughes’s leadership, composure, and ability to unify the squad during the season’s closing stretch.
• Hughes highlighted the exceptional support from fans since his arrival and expressed gratitude for their backing.
• Under Hughes’s short tenure, Carlisle saw improved performances, including a three-game winning streak in April and only one home loss.