FootyMAD's Hereford United match preview

Last updated : 22 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Carlisle United v Hereford United fixture

Carlisle Utd. play host to Hereford United at Brunton Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cumbrians are clearly on top, winning 54.55% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Carlisle Utd. was back in March 1997, over five years ago, with Hereford Utd. inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Cumbrians in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1996/1997Sat 15 MarCarlisle Utd.2-3Hereford Utd.LGE2
1996/1997Sat 14 DecHereford Utd.2 - 3Carlisle Utd.LGE2
1994/1995Sat 11 FebCarlisle Utd.1 - 0Hereford Utd.LGE2
1994/1995Sat 19 NovHereford Utd.0 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
1993/1994Sat 09 AprCarlisle Utd.1 - 2Hereford Utd.LGE2
1993/1994Sat 01 JanHereford Utd.0 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE2
1992/1993Sat 17 AprCarlisle Utd.0 - 0Hereford Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Hereford Utd.'s away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 15 goals for the Bulls, and 6 goals against.

Carlisle Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 2nd, having taken 27 points from 14 games. Hereford Utd.'s total of 24 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide Conference.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.641115513
Hereford Utd.61329116

FootyMad's prediction ...

Carlisle Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Hereford Utd., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Cumbrians. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hereford Utd. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.