FM Preview: Sheffield United v Carlisle United 19 Nov 2011

Last updated : 18 November 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Sheffield United v Carlisle United fixture

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

The last time the two teams met at Sheffield United was amazingly over twenty years ago, in January 1986, the Blades carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Second Division match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
1980/1981 Sat 15 Nov Sheff. Utd. 2 - 2 Carlisle Utd. Third Division
1980/1981 Sat 16 Aug Carlisle Utd. 0 - 3 Sheff. Utd. Third Division
1979/1980 Sat 29 Mar Sheff. Utd. 0 - 2 Carlisle Utd. Third Division

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Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

Carlisle United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Sheffield United's total of 29 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.

Carlisle United's 26 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 12 9 9
Carlisle United 6 3 2 1 13 9 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Blades. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Sheffield United Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Carlisle United 5 games since last defeat.

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