History of the Tranmere Rovers v Carlisle United fixture
Tranmere Rovers prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Prenton Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, winning 53.66% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Prenton Park was just last season, in September 2011, with Carlisle United inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Rovers in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 21 Aug | Carlisle Utd. | 0 - 3 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 14 Feb | Carlisle Utd. | 0 - 0 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 13 Sep | Tranmere Rvs. | 1-2 | Carlisle Utd. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Mon 03 Jan | Tranmere Rvs. | 2 - 1 | Carlisle Utd. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 02 Nov | Carlisle Utd. | 2 - 0 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Mon 28 Dec | Tranmere Rvs. | 0 - 0 | Carlisle Utd. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 05 Sep | Carlisle Utd. | 3 - 0 | Tranmere Rvs. | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Tranmere Rovers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Rovers in those games, with 4 conceded.
In complete contrast to Tranmere Rovers, Carlisle United are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Cumbrians have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Tranmere Rovers are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 29 games giving them a return of 56 points.
Carlisle United find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 33 points from their 28 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 12 |
| Carlisle United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its good news for Tranmere Rovers fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Rovers. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | Won 3 successive home games. 4 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 8 . |
| Carlisle United | Lost each of the previous 3 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here