All Hallows Eve had come and gone
Fireworks dispatched, shortened days, a later dawn
November rains had soaked the ground
Carlisle travelling Lancashire bound
Autumn leaves were earthbound falling
The whisper in the trees Golborne calling

The Cumbrians knew they had a substantial ask
To tame their combative hosts would be a tough task
But Carlisle were a capable bunch
Not easily flustered when it came to the crunch

Golborne began to dominate possession
Quick-fire movement with rapid progression
But Carlisle defended with aplomb
And some measure of competent calm

When it looked as if the hosts would break through
Keeper Kristian was there to save like a fervent kangaroo
The play was far from all one way traffic
The visitors created opportunities but the final ball was erratic

Golborne eventually broke the deadlock as the interval approached
Fairhurst wriggled free from her marker and a goal she did poach
Although Carlisle were now behind they believed they could turn the tide
And take at least one chance they would provide

But five minutes after the halftime break hope began to fade
Kristian saw a ball squirm past her from a Golborne blade
Carlisle strained mind and body to redress the deficit
But a similar goal conceded would make the outcome definite
Nonetheless and greatly to their credit the Cumbrians pressed
Earned short corners and shots on goal, giving of their best

Despite their efforts all was to no avail
Carlisle found a mountain they just could not scale
So the herald sounds the night’s decay
Ushering in a more successful day
When light will shine on team awesome
And for them it will not be forever autumn