Michalik scored his first goal for Carlisle against Hartlepool with a 40-yard freekick. After picking up a hamstring injury Michalik returned to Leeds to have his injury assessed. However, returned to Carlisle after only spending a few days having treatment at his parent club. After missing games with a hamstring injury, Michalik returned to the starting line-up against Bristol Rovers. Leeds refused permission for Michalik to play for Carlisle in the FA Cup against Tipton Town. Michalik was sent off in Carlisle's fixture against Rochdale for two bookable offences.