FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Carlisle United fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, winning 53.85% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was just last season, in November 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw 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:
2008/2009Sat 15 NovCarlisle Utd.3 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Sat 08 MarCarlisle Utd.2 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Sat 24 NovBrighton & HA2-2Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 30 DecBrighton & HA1 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 23 SepCarlisle Utd.3 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2000/2001Sat 21 AprCarlisle Utd.0 - 0Brighton & HALGE2
2000/2001Sat 04 NovBrighton & HA4 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Seagulls have scored 7, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.

Carlisle Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Cumbrians's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 28 matches. Carlisle Utd. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 33 points from their 29 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6132696
Carlisle Utd.62229118

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Withdean Stadium for the Seagulls and the Madmen are unable to see past Carlisle Utd. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA No sequences of note
Carlisle Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.