Carlisle United have announced a change of kick-off time for their festive clash with Wigan Athletic.

The Blues' trip to the DW Stadium, on Friday, December 29, had originally been scheduled for 7.45pm.

It has now been brought forward to 7pm.

United say the decision "follows consultation between the clubs" - while Wigan said: "[The fixture] been brought forward by 45 minutes to allow all supporters better access to public transport post-match."

The game will be Carlisle's first ever fixture at Wigan's ground, their last trip to take on the Latics coming back in 1997 when they played at Springfield Park.

It is United's fourth shortest trip of the 2023/24 League One campaign at 105.1 miles.

A strong away following will be expected at the DW Stadium.

It is the second of consecutive away games over the festive week, with United taking on Fleetwood Town at their Highbury Stadium on Boxing Day (3pm).