FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swindon Town v Carlisle United fixture

Swindon Town prepare to entertain Carlisle United at County Ground on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Robins have drawn 9 of the 16 contests however.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at County Ground was less than a year ago, in March 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw 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:
2007/2008Sat 15 MarSwindon Town2-2Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Tue 04 DecCarlisle Utd.3 - 0Swindon TownLGE1
2006/2007Sat 11 NovSwindon Town3 - 1Carlisle Utd.FAC
1995/1996Sat 03 FebSwindon Town2 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 26 AugCarlisle Utd.0 - 1Swindon TownLGE1
1986/1987Sat 02 MayCarlisle Utd.0 - 3Swindon TownLGE1
1986/1987Sat 29 NovSwindon Town2 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Swindon Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Carlisle Utd. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Cumbrians have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Swindon Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 18 matches. Carlisle Utd. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 20 points from their 18 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swindon Town60337113
Carlisle Utd.63127510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Swindon Town's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Carlisle Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Swindon Town Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Carlisle Utd. 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.