FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 13 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Carlisle United fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Liberty Stadium on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, Swans have recorded 4 wins, and Carlisle Utd. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Liberty Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2006, with Swansea City annihilating their visitors 5-0 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:
2006/2007Sat 28 AprCarlisle Utd.1 - 2Swansea CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 16 DecSwansea City5-0Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Sun 02 AprCarlisle Utd.1 - 2Swansea CityASSM
2003/2004Sat 03 AprSwansea City1 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 27 SepCarlisle Utd.1 - 2Swansea CityLGE2
2002/2003Sat 15 MarSwansea City1 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 26 OctCarlisle Utd.2 - 2Swansea CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Swans's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The away form of Carlisle Utd. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.

Swansea City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 4 points from their 4 games played so far, Carlisle Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 10 points from 5 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City63129610
Carlisle Utd.64025312

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Swans of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Carlisle Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Carlisle Utd. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.