FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Lincoln City v Carlisle United fixture

Lincoln City prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Sincil Bank Stadium on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Red Imps are clearly on top, having won 18 and lost only 5 of the 31 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sincil Bank Stadium was two seasons ago, in November 2003, with Lincoln City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 17 AprCarlisle Utd.0 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2
2003/2004Sat 01 NovLincoln City2-0Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Tue 04 FebCarlisle Utd.1 - 4Lincoln CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 16 NovCarlisle Utd.2 - 1Lincoln CityFAC
2002/2003Sat 17 AugLincoln City0 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 02 MarLincoln City3 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 22 SepCarlisle Utd.2 - 2Lincoln CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Lincoln City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the The Red Imps, with 3 goals against.

Carlisle Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Lincoln City see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League Two, showing a record of 6 points from their 5 games played so far, Carlisle Utd.'s 7 points from 5 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
Lincoln City62221198
Carlisle Utd.63126610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Lincoln City are starting to turn Sincil Bank Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Lincoln City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Carlisle Utd. Last drawn game 5 outings ago.