FootyMAD's Carlisle United Match Preview

Last updated : 28 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Carlisle United fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Elland Road on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 8 games played, the Whites have recorded 4 wins, and Carlisle have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was less than a year ago, in January 2009, as the visitors ran out easy 2-nil winners 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:
2008/2009 Sat 10 Jan Leeds Utd. 0 - 2 Carlisle Utd. LGE1
2008/2009 Sat 20 Sep Carlisle Utd. 0 - 2 Leeds Utd. LGE1
2007/2008 Thu 15 May Carlisle Utd. 0 - 2 Leeds Utd. D2PO
2007/2008 Mon 12 May Leeds Utd. 1 - 2 Carlisle Utd. D2PO
2007/2008 Sat 12 Apr Leeds Utd. 3 - 2 Carlisle Utd. LGE1
2007/2008 Sat 03 Nov Carlisle Utd. 3 - 1 Leeds Utd. LGE1
1985/1986 Sat 26 Apr Leeds Utd. 2 - 0 Carlisle Utd. CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Whites, with 4 goals against.

Carlisle have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Cumbrians have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Leeds are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 9 games giving them a return of 25 points. Carlisle find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 9 matches.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
Leeds Utd. 6 4 1 1 9 3 13
Carlisle Utd. 6 1 2 3 7 10 5

FootyMad's prediction ...

It's good news for Leeds fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Whites. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd. 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3.
Carlisle Utd. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.