FM Preview: Swindon Town v Carlisle United 05 Jan 2013

Last updated : 04 January 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Swindon Town v Carlisle United fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Carlisle United at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 1 of the 19 previous games, with the Robins winning just 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was two seasons ago, in February 2011, with Carlisle United inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Robins in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 15 Sep Carlisle Utd. 2 - 2 Swindon Town League One
2010/2011 Sat 19 Feb Swindon Town 0-1 Carlisle Utd. League One
2010/2011 Sat 04 Sep Carlisle Utd. 0 - 0 Swindon Town League One
2009/2010 Sat 20 Feb Swindon Town 2 - 0 Carlisle Utd. League One
2009/2010 Sat 21 Nov Carlisle Utd. 0 - 1 Swindon Town League One
2008/2009 Sat 18 Apr Carlisle Utd. 1 - 1 Swindon Town League One
2008/2009 Sat 06 Dec Swindon Town 1 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. In this time, Robins have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 3.

The away form of Carlisle United is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Cumbrians have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Swindon Town's total of 42 points from their 24 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.

Carlisle United find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 29 points from their 25 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Swindon Town 6 3 1 2 13 3 10
Carlisle United 6 2 0 4 8 10 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Carlisle United is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Robins in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Swindon Town Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Carlisle United Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.

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