FM Preview: Rotherham United v Carlisle United 23 Nov 2013

Last updated : 22 November 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Rotherham United v Carlisle United fixture

Carlisle United travel to take on Rotherham United at The New York Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Cumbrians will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 21 and win only 8 of the 34 games.

The last time the two teams met at Rotherham United was back in April 2007, over five years ago, with Carlisle United inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the The Millers in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2006/2007 Sat 14 Apr Rotherham U. 0-1 Carlisle Utd. League One
2006/2007 Sat 04 Nov Carlisle Utd. 1 - 1 Rotherham U. League One
2002/2003 Tue 10 Sep Rotherham U. 3 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League Cup
1999/2000 Sat 19 Feb Rotherham U. 4 - 2 Carlisle Utd. League Division Three
1999/2000 Sat 27 Nov Carlisle Utd. 0 - 1 Rotherham U. League Division Three
1998/1999 Sat 17 Apr Rotherham U. 3 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League Division Three
1998/1999 Sat 21 Nov Carlisle Utd. 0 - 0 Rotherham U. League Division Three

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Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The The Millers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Carlisle United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Cumbrians's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Rotherham United's 24 points from 16 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

Carlisle United find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 16 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Rotherham United 6 2 2 2 11 7 8
Carlisle United 6 1 3 2 6 8 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Carlisle United have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Rotherham United may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Rotherham United Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Carlisle United Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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