FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 31 August 2007 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 Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in September 2006, with Carlisle Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 24 FebCheltenham T.0 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2006/2007Sun 03 SepCarlisle Utd.2 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Cumbrians in those games, with 8 conceded.

Cheltenham T. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Robins's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Carlisle Utd. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 7 points from the 3 games they have played so far. Cheltenham T.'s 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.63125610
Cheltenham T.6222898

FootyMad's prediction ...

Neither team is setting the world alight, and I think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Cumbrians. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Cheltenham T. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.