Carlisle striker Hallam Hope scores cheeky goal in League Two defeat to Notts County Carlisle striker Hallam Hope scored a cheeky goal in defeat to Notts County Hope came from behind goalkeeper Ryan Schofield and seized possession Despite Hope's goal Carlisle still suffered a 3-1 defeat in the League Two clashBy Jeorge Bird For Mailonline Published: 23:12 GMT, 12 March 2019 | Updated: 23:12 GMT, 12 March 2019 Viewcomments It is one of the most bizarre goals you are likely to see this season, with Carlisle striker Hallam Hope using his initiative to find the net against Notts County on Tuesday night. With Notts County leading 2-0 in the League Two clash, Hope and his Carlisle team-mates were seeking a way back into the game. Notts County goalkeeper Ryan Schofield prepared to find a black and white shirt, but was completely unaware that Hope was lurking behind him. Notts County goalkeeper Ryan Schofield prepares to take a goal kick against Carlisle Schofield is completely unaware that Carlisle striker Hallam Hope is behind him Hope uses his initiative to race up from behind and seize possession The striker scored his 11th League Two goal of the season in the 76th minute of the game Hope dashed up behind Schofield and proceeded to find the net before the bewildered goalkeeper could react. It was the 11th league goal of the season for Everton academy product Hope. However, despite Hope's strike, Carllsle were still beaten, with Lewis Alessandra proceeding to make it 3-1 to Notts County. Hope then goes for goal and manages to find the back of the net against Notts County Despite Hope's goal, however, Notts County prevailed with a 3-1 win in the League Two clash Following this result Notts County remain in 23rd place in League Two and are four points from safety. Carlisle, meanwhile, are eighth, one point adrift of a play-off place. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility