The Cumberland FA has announced the dates for the two semi-finals in the senior County Cup competition.
In addition, the two finalists are now known for the County’s Under-16s competition.
Three Carlisle teams have made it through to the last four with the stand-out tie being Carlisle City’s home clash with holders Carlisle United.
City got through 2-0 against Workington Reds while United had to go to extra time to beat Cleator Moor Celtic 2-1.
They will go head to head at Gillford Park on Tuesday, March 22.
The other semi-final sees Pirelli from the Cumberland County League hosting Wetheriggs United of the Westmorland League. This tie is being played on Saturday, February 19.
Pirelli knocked-out fellow County League members Workington Athletic 5-1 while Wetheriggs triumphed 3-1 at Kirkoswald.
The County Under-16’s competition has gone one step further with the finalists now known from the week-end.
Cleator Moor Celtic will play Crusaders on a date and venue to be announced.
Celtic got through 1-0 at Cockermouth thanks to a well-taken goal by Ben McCarron.
But a number of enthusiasts have suggested that all semi-finals in County competitions should be played on a neutral ground with a good surface and with three appointed officials, referee and two linesmen.
One keen football fan told the Cumbria Crack: “With no disrespect to Cockermouth their pitch was very heavy with clinging mud and the players on both sides deserve to be playing in better conditions and given more recognition for their efforts.”
Crusaders, taking part with what is in effect an Under-15s side, beat Bransty Rangers 2-1 in the other semi-final.
