FM Preview: Carlisle United v Hartlepool United 26 Dec 2012

Last updated : 25 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Carlisle United v Hartlepool United fixture

Carlisle United prepare to entertain Hartlepool United at Brunton Park on Wednesday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cumbrians are clearly on top, winning 62.00% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Brunton Park was just last season, in September 2011, with Hartlepool United inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Cumbrians in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 08 Sep Hartlepool U. 1 - 2 Carlisle Utd. League One
2011/2012 Sat 28 Jan Hartlepool U. 4 - 0 Carlisle Utd. League One
2011/2012 Sat 10 Sep Carlisle Utd. 1-2 Hartlepool U. League One
2010/2011 Tue 08 Mar Carlisle Utd. 1 - 0 Hartlepool U. League One
2010/2011 Tue 28 Sep Hartlepool U. 0 - 4 Carlisle Utd. League One
2009/2010 Tue 23 Feb Hartlepool U. 4 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League One
2009/2010 Tue 01 Dec Carlisle Utd. 3 - 2 Hartlepool U. 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's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While Cumbrians have scored 10, a worringly large 19 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Hartlepool United is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Pools have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Carlisle United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 22 matches.

Hartlepool United find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 22 games have yielded only 9 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Carlisle United 6 1 0 5 8 16 3
Hartlepool United 6 0 1 5 2 12 1

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Carlisle United Been beaten in each of their previous 4 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Hartlepool United Not won in previous 16 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 21 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here