FootyMAD's Bury match preview

Last updated : 01 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bury v Carlisle United fixture

Carlisle Utd. face a trip to Bury at Gigg Lane on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, Cumbrians have recorded 3 wins, and Bury have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners 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:
2003/2004Sat 07 FebCarlisle Utd.2 - 1BuryLGE2
2003/2004Fri 26 DecBury1 - 3Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 12 AprBury1 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Tue 21 JanCarlisle Utd.3 - 2BuryASSM
2002/2003Sat 23 NovCarlisle Utd.1 - 2BuryLGE2
1994/1995Sat 15 AprBury2 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGE2
1994/1995Tue 27 DecCarlisle Utd.3 - 0BuryLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Bury have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Shakers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Carlisle Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Bury are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 6 matches. Carlisle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League Two, showing a record of 8 points from their 6 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bury61145124
Carlisle Utd.6213467

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Cumbrians out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Bury. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bury Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Carlisle Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.