History of the Carlisle United v Colchester United fixture
Carlisle United prepare to entertain Colchester United at Brunton Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 12 wins out of 18 previous matches.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Brunton Park was just last season, in November 2011, the Cumbrians 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 20 Oct | Colchester U. | 2 - 0 | Carlisle Utd. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 24 Mar | Colchester U. | 1 - 1 | Carlisle Utd. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 26 Nov | Carlisle Utd. | 1-0 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Apr | Carlisle Utd. | 4 - 1 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Fri 27 Aug | Colchester U. | 1 - 1 | Carlisle Utd. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 13 Mar | Carlisle Utd. | 2 - 1 | Colchester U. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 02 Feb | Colchester U. | 2 - 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 lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The Cumbrians's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Colchester United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The U's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.
Carlisle United find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 55 points from their 45 matches.
Colchester United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 48 points from 45 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Colchester United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its not been a very profitable last few weeks for Carlisle United, and I'm afraid the Footymad team cannot see it getting too much better here. Look no further than honours being even at the end of this one. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Carlisle United | Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Colchester United | Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here