FM Preview: Carlisle United v Swindon Town 04 Sep 2010

Last updated : 03 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Swindon Town fixture

Swindon Town face a trip to Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Robins have recorded 3 wins, and Carlisle Utd. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2009, with Swindon Town inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Cumbrians 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:
2009/2010Sat 20 FebSwindon Town2 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2009/2010Sat 21 NovCarlisle Utd.0 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2008/2009Sat 18 AprCarlisle Utd.1 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
2008/2009Sat 06 DecSwindon Town1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 15 MarSwindon Town2 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Tue 04 DecCarlisle Utd.3 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2006/2007Sat 11 NovSwindon Town3 - 1Carlisle Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Swindon Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Carlisle Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 8 points from 4 games. Swindon Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 4 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.632110411
Swindon Town6123995

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. 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Swindon Town No sequences of note