FM Preview: Swindon Town v Carlisle United 30 Nov 2013

Last updated : 29 November 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 less than a year ago, in January 2013, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 05 Jan Swindon Town 4-0 Carlisle Utd. League One
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

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Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Carlisle United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 leaked at the wrong end.

Swindon Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Skybet League One, picking up 27 points from their 18 games so far.

Carlisle United find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 21 points from their 18 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Swindon Town 6 2 2 2 9 12 8
Carlisle United 6 1 4 1 5 5 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but we think that Robins's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Carlisle United. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Swindon Town Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Carlisle United Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.

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