The game between Hartlepool United and Carlisle United in the League One on Tuesday, 27th January 2009 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.
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Hartlepool U. prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Victoria Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, Pools have recorded 21 wins, and Carlisle Utd. have come away with 12 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Victoria Park was just last season, in October 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League One match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Tue 28 Oct | Carlisle Utd. | 0 - 1 | Hartlepool U. | LGE1 |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 01 Jan | Carlisle Utd. | 4 - 2 | Hartlepool U. | LGE1 |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 02 Oct | Hartlepool U. | 2-2 | Carlisle Utd. | LGE1 |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 02 Nov | Carlisle Utd. | 0 - 1 | Hartlepool U. | ASSM |
| 2002/2003 | Wed 01 Jan | Hartlepool U. | 2 - 1 | Carlisle Utd. | LGE2 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 10 Aug | Carlisle Utd. | 1 - 3 | Hartlepool U. | LGE2 |
| 2001/2002 | Tue 19 Mar | Carlisle Utd. | 0 - 2 | Hartlepool U. | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Hartlepool United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.
Carlisle Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Hartlepool U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 32 points from their 25 games played so far, Carlisle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 31 points from their 26 games played so far,
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Hartlepool U. | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 6 |
| Carlisle Utd. | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Hartlepool U. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Hartlepool U. | 6 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 7 . |
| Carlisle Utd. | Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |



