FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 01 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Exeter City v Carlisle United fixture

Exeter City play host to Carlisle United at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Grecians are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 3 of the 22 games.

The last time the two teams met at Exeter City was back in October 2004, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 22 AugCarlisle Utd.0 - 1Exeter CityLGE1
2004/2005Sat 23 AprCarlisle Utd.0 - 2Exeter CityCONF
2004/2005Sat 09 OctExeter City0-0Carlisle Utd.CONF
2002/2003Sat 18 JanExeter City1 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 31 AugCarlisle Utd.0 - 2Exeter CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 16 FebCarlisle Utd.1 - 0Exeter CityLGE2
2001/2002Sat 13 OctExeter City1 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Exeter City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the Grecians score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Carlisle Utd. however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Cumbrians, and 6 goals against.

Exeter City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 24 matches. Carlisle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 28 points from their 22 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Exeter City6114384
Carlisle Utd.642010314

FootyMad's prediction ...

Exeter City are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Carlisle Utd. running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Exeter City Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Carlisle Utd. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
8 games since last defeat.