FM Preview: Carlisle United v Milton Keynes Dons 23 Feb 2013

Last updated : 22 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Carlisle United v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Carlisle United prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons at Brunton Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cumbrians are clearly on top, beating their opponents 5 times from 8 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Brunton Park was just last season, in September 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 01 Sep Milton Keynes 2 - 0 Carlisle Utd. League One
2011/2012 Tue 27 Mar Milton Keynes 1 - 2 Carlisle Utd. League One
2011/2012 Sat 03 Sep Carlisle Utd. 1-3 Milton Keynes League One
2010/2011 Sat 09 Apr Milton Keynes 3 - 2 Carlisle Utd. League One
2010/2011 Sat 21 Aug Carlisle Utd. 4 - 1 Milton Keynes League One
2009/2010 Sat 13 Feb Carlisle Utd. 5 - 0 Milton Keynes League One
2009/2010 Tue 24 Nov Milton Keynes 3 - 4 Carlisle Utd. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Cumbrians in those games, with 6 conceded.

Milton Keynes Dons have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Carlisle United find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 40 points from their 32 matches.

Milton Keynes Dons's 44 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Carlisle United 6 3 2 1 7 6 11
Milton Keynes Dons 6 1 1 4 7 13 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Carlisle United may be coming up against a decent side in Milton Keynes Dons, but we do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Cumbrians. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Carlisle United Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Milton Keynes Dons Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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