History of the Sheffield United v Carlisle United fixture
Carlisle United travel to take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 10 games played, Cumbrians have recorded 2 wins, and Sheffield United have come away with 5 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Sheffield United was amazingly over twenty years ago, in January 1986, the Blades carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Second Division match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985/1986 | Sat 29 Mar | Carlisle Utd. | 1 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | Second Division |
| 1985/1986 | Wed 01 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 1-0 | Carlisle Utd. | Second Division |
| 1984/1985 | Sat 13 Apr | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 0 | Carlisle Utd. | Second Division |
| 1984/1985 | Sat 22 Sep | Carlisle Utd. | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | Second Division |
| 1980/1981 | Sat 15 Nov | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 2 | Carlisle Utd. | Third Division |
| 1980/1981 | Sat 16 Aug | Carlisle Utd. | 0 - 3 | Sheff. Utd. | Third Division |
| 1979/1980 | Sat 29 Mar | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 2 | Carlisle Utd. | Third Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.
Carlisle United have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Sheffield United's total of 29 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.
Carlisle United's 26 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Carlisle United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
An indifferent set of results for Carlisle United on the road, and we believe this game is only going to yield a solitary point for the Cumbrians. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United | Unbeaten in the last 5 home games. |
| Carlisle United | 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here