FM Preview: Norwich City v Carlisle United 08 May 2010

Last updated : 07 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Carlisle United fixture

Norwich City play host to Carlisle United at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Canaries have won an impressive 10 of the 11 meetings between the two sides, drawing the other 1.

The last time the two teams met at Norwich City was well over fifteen years ago, back in October 1992, with Norwich City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 28 NovCarlisle Utd.3 - 1Norwich CityFAC
2009/2010Sat 10 OctCarlisle Utd.0 - 1Norwich CityLGE1
1992/1993Wed 07 OctNorwich City2-0Carlisle Utd.LGEC
1992/1993Tue 22 SepCarlisle Utd.2 - 2Norwich CityLGEC
1985/1986Sat 15 MarNorwich City2 - 1Carlisle Utd.CHMP
1985/1986Sat 12 OctCarlisle Utd.0 - 4Norwich CityCHMP
1971/1972Sat 18 DecCarlisle Utd.3 - 0Norwich CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Canaries, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Norwich City, Carlisle Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Cumbrians have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Norwich City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 45 games giving them a return of 95 points. Carlisle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 55 points from their 45 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City641110413
Carlisle Utd.61147114

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Norwich City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Canaries. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Carlisle Utd. 4 games since last away draw.
No win in the 4 most recent games.