FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 02 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. face a trip to Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. 5 out of the 6 previous games have been drawn by Robins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 21 JanCarlisle Utd.1 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 05 NovCheltenham T.1 - 0Carlisle Utd.FAC
2005/2006Sat 17 SepCheltenham T.2 - 3Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 01 MayCarlisle Utd.1 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 22 NovCheltenham T.2 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2001/2002Tue 16 AprCarlisle Utd.0 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 15 SepCheltenham T.2 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Cumbrians in those games, with 5 conceded.

Cheltenham T.'s away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Robins, and 4 goals against.

Carlisle Utd.'s 8 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Cheltenham T.'s total of 9 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.6231649
Cheltenham T.64029712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Robins's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Carlisle Utd., believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Cheltenham T. 11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.