FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 23 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Leyton Orient fixture

Leyton Orient face a trip to Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 13 out of 17 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in September 2003, with Leyton Orient inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Cumbrians in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Mon 12 AprLeyton Orient1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Tue 30 SepCarlisle Utd.0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2002/2003Sat 25 JanCarlisle Utd.3 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2
2002/2003Sat 28 DecLeyton Orient2 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2001/2002Sat 12 JanCarlisle Utd.6 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2001/2002Sat 18 AugLeyton Orient0 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2000/2001Tue 13 MarCarlisle Utd.1 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Cumbrians's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Leyton Orient however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the O's, and 13 goals against.

Carlisle Utd. are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 17 points from their 9 games. Leyton Orient lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola League Two, picking up 14 from their 9 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.63127510
Leyton Orient61238115

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leyton Orient are performing with pride on their travels, but the FootyMad panel believes it may not be enough to prevent the Cumbrians coming away with a hard-fought home win. Home win.

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. 15 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Leyton Orient Undefeated in last 4 away games.