History of the Carlisle United v Brentford fixture
Carlisle United prepare to entertain Brentford at Brunton Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 13 games played, Cumbrians have recorded 6 wins, and Brentford have come away with 5 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
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 ...
Cumbrians are in quite good form at home, but the FootyMad team thinks on this occasion, Brentford will prove too strong and win this game comfortably. 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. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here