Long Distance Carlisle

League Two promotion hopefuls Carlisle United are leading the pack when it comes to blockbusting strikes this season.

Currently sixth in the fourth tier, the Cumbrians have a knack for scoring from range, Jamie Devitt's free-kick in their 1-1 draw with Exeter last weekend followed by a midweek strike from defender Gary Miller in United's 2-1 reverse at Crewe on Tuesday night. 

In total, Steven Pressley's side have scored 14 times from outside the box in League Two this term - 29% of their goals - putting them three clear of the division's next potent sharpshooters Oldham Athletic, who have converted 11 long range efforts. 

On Saturday, Carlisle host promotion rivals MK Dons, who sit two places, but just one point, in front of the Cumbrians. 

📈 Most League Two goals fr. OUTSIDE the box (2018/19):
14⚽: 🚀CARLISLE🚀
11⚽: Oldham
10⚽: Bury, Colchester, Forest G, Tranmere
  9⚽: Swindon#cufc @officialcufc pic.twitter.com/p4owq5AxsX

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