The Analyst: Cumbrians v Shrimpers

Last updated : 05 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Southend United fixture

Southend Utd. face a trip to Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Shrimpers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 8 and win only 3 of the 14 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2008, with Southend Utd. inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Cumbrians in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 19 AprCarlisle Utd.1 - 2Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 27 OctSouthend Utd.0 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 27 MarCarlisle Utd.1 - 2Southend Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 20 SepSouthend Utd.2 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 04 JanCarlisle Utd.1 - 0Southend Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Tue 13 AugSouthend Utd.0 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2001/2002Tue 05 MarCarlisle Utd.0 - 0Southend Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Southend Utd. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Shrimpers have hit 9 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Carlisle Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 10 points from 4 games. Southend Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 4 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.641112913
Southend Utd.61146134

The Analyst's prediction ...

Southend Utd. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Carlisle Utd. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Analyst. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd.4 games since last home draw.
Southend Utd.Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.