FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 20 January 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 Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. 4 out of the 5 previous games have been drawn by Robins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in May 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2000/2001Sat 10 MarCarlisle Utd.1 - 1Cheltenham T.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 11 goals have been scored by the Cumbrians in those games, with 5 conceded.

Cheltenham T.'s away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.

Carlisle Utd. are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 50 points from their 28 games. Cheltenham T.'s total of 42 points from their 28 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.641115513
Cheltenham T.6231989

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Robins, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Cheltenham T. Undefeated in last 9 away games.