FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2008 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 just last season, in September 2007, the Cumbrians carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory 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:
2007/2008Fri 25 JanCheltenham T.1 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 01 SepCarlisle Utd.1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Cumbrians's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Cheltenham T.'s away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Carlisle Utd. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 16 matches. Cheltenham T. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 11 points from their 16 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.61144124
Cheltenham T.61144114

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Cumbrians, as the Robins have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. No sequences of note
Cheltenham T. 5 games since last away draw.