The 2016-17 campaign was a thrilling, rollercoaster ride for Carlisle United as The Cumbrians finished 6th in League Two, securing a spot in the play-offs. Leading the charge was the prolific forward Charlie Wyke, whose 14 league goals (and 18 overall) powered the team's campaign under manager Keith Curle. While they fell to a heartbreaking 6-5 aggregate defeat against Exeter City in the semi-finals, the season remains a memorable chapter defined by attacking football and a strong push for promotion.