FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 28 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Macclesfield Town v Carlisle United fixture

Macclesfield prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Moss Rose on Sunday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the 6 previous meetings, 3 have been drawn, and 3 won by the Silkmen.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Moss Rose was two seasons ago, in February 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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:
2005/2006Sat 10 SepCarlisle Utd.2 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2003/2004Sat 21 FebMacclesfield1-1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 18 OctCarlisle Utd.0 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2
2002/2003Tue 18 MarCarlisle Utd.1 - 0MacclesfieldLGE2
2002/2003Sat 19 OctMacclesfield2 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2001/2002Mon 01 AprCarlisle Utd.3 - 2MacclesfieldLGE2
2001/2002Sat 03 NovMacclesfield1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Macclesfield Town are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, Silkmen have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 4.

The Cumbrians have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Those games have seen the Cumbrians pummel 13 goals, and let in 4.

Macclesfield are currently lying in 19th place in Coca Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 32 from their 28 matches played. Carlisle Utd. are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 51 points from their 29 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Macclesfield6312101310
Carlisle Utd.641114413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Macclesfield are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Carlisle Utd. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Macclesfield Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Carlisle Utd. 4 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.