FM Preview: Sheffield United v Carlisle United 01 Apr 2013

Last updated : 31 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Sheffield United v Carlisle United fixture

Sheffield United prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Bramall Lane on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, The Blades have recorded 5 wins, and Carlisle United have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bramall Lane was just last season, in November 2011, the The Blades carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 08 Dec Carlisle Utd. 1 - 3 Sheff. Utd. League One
2011/2012 Mon 02 Jan Carlisle Utd. 3 - 2 Sheff. Utd. League One
2011/2012 Sat 19 Nov Sheff. Utd. 1-0 Carlisle Utd. League One
1985/1986 Sat 29 Mar Carlisle Utd. 1 - 0 Sheff. Utd. Second Division
1985/1986 Wed 01 Jan Sheff. Utd. 1 - 0 Carlisle Utd. Second Division
1984/1985 Sat 13 Apr Sheff. Utd. 0 - 0 Carlisle Utd. Second Division
1984/1985 Sat 22 Sep Carlisle Utd. 1 - 1 Sheff. Utd. Second Division

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Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The The Blades's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Carlisle United's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Cumbrians have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheffield United's total of 68 points from their 38 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 47 points from their 40 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Sheffield United 6 3 2 1 4 4 11
Carlisle United 6 1 3 2 9 11 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the The Blades to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Sheffield United Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Carlisle United Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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