He scored on his 93rd and final league appearance for the club in a 1–1 draw with Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park. Despite the team's relegation, Carlisle's strong defensive performances during his three years at Blackpool attracted the attention of Iain Dowie, who at the time was a scout for Queens Park Rangers.
On his 93rd and final league appearance for the club in a 1–1 draw with Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park, he scored. Despite the team's relegation, Carlisle's strong defensive performances during his three years at Blackpool caught Iain Dowie's interest as a Queens Park Rangers scout.