FM Preview: Carlisle United v Shrewsbury Town 29 Mar 2013

Last updated : 28 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Carlisle United v Shrewsbury Town fixture

Carlisle United play host to Shrewsbury Town at Brunton Park on Friday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, Cumbrians have recorded 10 wins, and Shrewsbury Town have come away with 4 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Carlisle United was back in February 2006, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 15 Dec Shrewsbury Tn. 2 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League One
2008/2009 Tue 12 Aug Shrewsbury Tn. 0 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League Cup
2005/2006 Tue 14 Feb Carlisle Utd. 2-2 Shrewsbury Tn. League Two
2005/2006 Sat 14 Jan Shrewsbury Tn. 2 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League Two
2002/2003 Tue 29 Apr Shrewsbury Tn. 2 - 3 Carlisle Utd. League Division Three
2002/2003 Tue 04 Mar Shrewsbury Tn. 0 - 0 Carlisle Utd. (Associate Members)
2002/2003 Tue 25 Feb Carlisle Utd. 1 - 0 Shrewsbury Tn. (Associate Members)

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Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Shrews have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Carlisle United find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 46 points from their 39 matches.

Shrewsbury Town find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 44 points from their 39 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Carlisle United 6 1 2 3 7 12 5
Shrewsbury Town 6 2 1 3 8 11 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Carlisle United are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Carlisle United Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Shrewsbury Town No sequences of note

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