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Last updated : 14 December 2007 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 14 out of 19 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2006, with Carlisle Utd. running out comfortable 3 - 1 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:
2006/2007Sat 17 FebLeyton Orient1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 19 AugCarlisle Utd.3 - 1Leyton OrientLGE1
2005/2006Sat 11 FebLeyton Orient0 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2005/2006Sat 24 SepCarlisle Utd.2 - 3Leyton OrientLGE2
2003/2004Mon 12 AprLeyton Orient1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Tue 30 SepCarlisle Utd.0 - 1Leyton OrientLGE2
2002/2003Sat 25 JanCarlisle Utd.3 - 0Leyton OrientLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Cumbrians in those games, with 7 conceded.

Leyton Orient have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the O's have hit 9 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Carlisle Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 33 points from 18 games. Leyton Orient are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 34 points from the 19 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.6132896
Leyton Orient6231979

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Leyton Orient on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Carlisle Utd.. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Leyton Orient Undefeated in last 3 away games.