Steve Soley
| Date of birth | 22 April 1971 |
| Place of birth | Widnes |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Soley had a good start to the 2000-01 campaign for Carlisle, netting both goals in the 2-2 draw with Halifax on the opening day of the season and following this up with a last-minute equaliser in the home game with York City. He went on to produce some determined performances although his season was hampered by a series of injuries. He bravely returned for the penultimate match at Lincoln to help secure a vital draw that ensured safety from relegation. Soley is an attacking midfield player who works hard and has a good record for goal-scoring.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leek Town | 22 Jul 1998 | ||
| Portsmouth | 22 Jul 1998 | 06 Aug 1999 | |
| Macclesfield Town | 19 Mar 1999 | 08 May 1999 | L |
| Carlisle United | 06 Aug 1999 | 13 Jun 2002 | |
| Southport | 13 Jun 2002 | 09 Jan 2005 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1998-99 | Portsmouth | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Carlisle United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Carlisle United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Carlisle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Carlisle United | League Division 3 | 21 | 4 |
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| 2001-02 | Carlisle United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Carlisle United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Carlisle United | League Division 3 | 19 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Southport | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Southport | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2000 | Carlisle United v Halifax Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Leyton Orient v Carlisle United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Grimsby Town v Carlisle United | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 25 Aug 2000 | Carlisle United v York City | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Aug 2000 | Shrewsbury Town v Carlisle United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Kidderminster Harriers v Carlisle United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Carlisle United v Grimsby Town | D |
1-1 Agg: 1-3 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Carlisle United v Rochdale | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Carlisle United v Chesterfield | L | 2-4 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Plymouth Argyle v Carlisle United | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Carlisle United v Exeter City | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Carlisle United v Barnet | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Dec 2000 | Kidderminster Harriers v Carlisle United | L | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 22 Dec 2000 | Mansfield Town v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Carlisle United v Arsenal | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Carlisle United v Shrewsbury Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Hartlepool United v Carlisle United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Carlisle United v Mansfield Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Jan 2001 | York City v Carlisle United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Carlisle United v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Feb 2001 | Carlisle United v Hartlepool United | L | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Carlisle United v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Chesterfield v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Exeter City v Carlisle United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Carlisle United v Darlington | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Barnet v Carlisle United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Carlisle United v Cheltenham Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 May 2001 | Lincoln City v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Carlisle United v Hull City | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Carlisle United v Luton Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Oct 2001 | Carlisle United v Bristol Rovers | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Exeter City v Carlisle United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Port Vale v Carlisle United | L | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Carlisle United v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Oxford United v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Carlisle United v Halifax Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Macclesfield Town v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Carlisle United v Shrewsbury Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Carlisle United | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Nov 2001 | Carlisle United v Barnet | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Carlisle United v Scunthorpe United | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Rushden and Diamonds v Carlisle United | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Carlisle United v Leyton Orient | W | 6-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Jan 2002 | Hull City v Carlisle United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Luton Town v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Carlisle United v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Rochdale v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Kidderminster Harriers v Carlisle United | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Carlisle United v Exeter City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Carlisle United v Torquay United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Lincoln City v Carlisle United | L | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Carlisle United v Swansea City | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.