FM Preview: Scunthorpe United v Carlisle United 12 Feb 2013

Last updated : 11 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Scunthorpe United v Carlisle United fixture

Carlisle United face a trip to Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 30 games played, Cumbrians have recorded 7 wins, and Scunthorpe United have come away with 14 victories.

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

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 26 Jan Carlisle Utd. 1 - 1 Scunthorpe U. League One
2011/2012 Mon 09 Apr Carlisle Utd. 0 - 0 Scunthorpe U. League One
2011/2012 Sat 10 Dec Scunthorpe U. 1-2 Carlisle Utd. League One
2008/2009 Sat 14 Mar Carlisle Utd. 1 - 1 Scunthorpe U. League One
2008/2009 Sat 13 Sep Scunthorpe U. 2 - 1 Carlisle Utd. League One
2006/2007 Sat 05 May Scunthorpe U. 3 - 0 Carlisle Utd. League One
2006/2007 Sat 09 Dec Carlisle Utd. 0 - 2 Scunthorpe U. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Scunthorpe United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Carlisle United have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Cumbrians have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Scunthorpe United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 31 matches.

Carlisle United find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 30 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Scunthorpe United 6 3 2 1 7 5 11
Carlisle United 6 3 1 2 5 7 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Cumbrians out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Scunthorpe United. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Scunthorpe United Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Carlisle United 7 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.

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