FM Preview: Carlisle United v Brentford 09 Mar 2013

Last updated : 08 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Carlisle United v Brentford fixture

Brentford face a trip to Carlisle United at Brunton Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 13 games played, Bees have recorded 5 wins, and Carlisle United have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Brunton Park was just last season, in October 2011, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 10 Nov Brentford 2 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League One
2011/2012 Mon 20 Feb Brentford 4 - 0 Carlisle Utd. League One
2011/2012 Sat 08 Oct Carlisle Utd. 2-2 Brentford League One
2010/2011 Sun 03 Apr Brentford 0 - 1 Carlisle Utd. (Associate Members)
2010/2011 Fri 25 Mar Brentford 2 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League One
2010/2011 Sat 07 Aug Carlisle Utd. 2 - 0 Brentford League One
2009/2010 Sat 16 Jan Brentford 3 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Brentford have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Bees have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Carlisle United find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 42 points from their 36 matches.

Brentford's total of 61 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Carlisle United 6 0 3 3 4 10 3
Brentford 6 3 1 2 5 6 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bees of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Brunton Park with Brentford coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Carlisle United Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Brentford 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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