FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Huddersfield Town fixture

Huddersfield face a trip to Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Friday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 21 games played, Terriers have recorded 3 wins, and Carlisle Utd. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, the Cumbrians carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 12 FebCarlisle Utd.2 - 1HuddersfieldLGE1
2007/2008Sat 25 AugHuddersfield0 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 17 MarCarlisle Utd.1 - 1HuddersfieldLGE1
2006/2007Sat 14 OctHuddersfield2 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2003/2004Tue 09 MarCarlisle Utd.1 - 0HuddersfieldLGE2
2003/2004Tue 04 NovCarlisle Utd.2 - 0HuddersfieldASSM
2003/2004Sat 25 OctHuddersfield2 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Cumbrians's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Huddersfield however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Terriers's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Carlisle Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 21 matches. Huddersfield's 32 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.6114474
Huddersfield65018315

FootyMad's prediction ...

Terriers have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Brunton Park Stadium with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Huddersfield 3 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.