This week FootyMad's match preview focuses on the game between Rochdale and Carlisle United at 15:00 on 23rd April 2011 in the League One.

Footymad preview History of the Rochdale v Carlisle United fixture

Rochdale are ready to welcome Carlisle United to Spotland on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 49 games played, Dale have recorded 24 wins, and Carlisle United have come away with 13 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Spotland was within the last three years, in October 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a (Associate Members) match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 23 Nov Carlisle Utd. 1 - 1 Rochdale League One
2008/2009 Tue 07 Oct Rochdale 2-2 Carlisle Utd. (Associate Members)
2005/2006 Tue 02 May Rochdale 0 - 2 Carlisle Utd. League Two
2005/2006 Sat 31 Dec Carlisle Utd. 2 - 1 Rochdale League Two
2003/2004 Sat 20 Mar Rochdale 2 - 0 Carlisle Utd. League Division Three
2003/2004 Tue 14 Oct Carlisle Utd. 2 - 0 Rochdale (Associate Members)
2003/2004 Sat 13 Sep Carlisle Utd. 3 - 2 Rochdale League Division Three

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

Recent respective form guides

Rochdale have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Dale score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Carlisle United is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Cumbrians have hit 6 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Rochdale lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League One, picking up 64 points from their 42 games so far.

Carlisle United's 56 points from 42 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Rochdale 6 3 1 2 8 5 10
Carlisle United 6 2 1 3 8 7 7

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Dale to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Rochdale Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Carlisle United Not won in previous 2 away matches.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here