Key stats and predictions for FA Cup 2nd Round Replays between Carlisle United and Forest Green Rovers
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Carlisle United and Forest Green Rovers.
Carlisle United form and stats
Carlisle United have reached this FA Cup stage through battling and winning against Forest Green Rovers and Dulwich Hamlet. Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 2nd round against Lincoln City.3 victories, 3 draws and 4 defeats. That’s what Carlisle United have to build on here at Brunton Park in the League Two.
Carlisle United drew their last game, 1-1 away at Morecambe. A 2-2 draw away in the FA Cup before that, with Forest Green Rovers the opponent.
This is expected to be a close game, with Carlisle United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Carlisle United as a small favourite), we find 13 games. Carlisle United has won 6 of these, drawn 6 and lost 1.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Grimsby Town are coming to town in four days.
Carlisle United has scored 10 league goals at home this season, in 10 matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 15 goals have been conceded.
Forest Green Rovers form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Billericay Town and Carlisle United in order to reach 2nd Round Replays of FA Cup. Forest Green Rovers's mission in FA Cup last season failed in the 1st round replays against Oxford United.Forest Green Rovers's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Forest Green Rovers collect 20 points from their 10 away matches in the League Two. 6 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 2 defeats). Forest Green Rovers have won three away matches in a row now and will not be intimidated by being the visitors in this fixture.
Forest Green Rovers failed to get anything from their last game, a League Two home match vs Scunthorpe United that ended with defeat 0-2. A draw for Forest Green Rovers before that, at their own venue hosting Carlisle United (2-2).
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Forest Green Rovers playing away and similar expectations, we found 13 relevant matches. Results were 7 Forest Green Rovers wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats.
The schedule is very tough for Forest Green Rovers now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A League Two game at Northampton Town is waiting in only four days.
Forest Green Rovers has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 16 goals from 10 games. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (7 so far).
Head 2 Head
This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Forest Green Rovers - Carlisle United 2-2. Numbers for the last six meetings between these two teams are: 2 wins for Carlisle United, 3 draws and 1 win for Forest Green Rovers. Over 2,5 goals: 2 times; under 2,5 goals: 4 games.Top Goalscorers
  O. Olomola 5 goals |   J. Mills 5 goals |  H. McKirdy 4 goals |
Carlisle United missing players
Forest Green Rovers missing players
| Carlisle United | Forest Green Rovers | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 3 | Won | W | 6 | 11 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Drew | D | 3 | 8 | ||
| 12 | 5 | Lost | L | 3 | 6 | ||
| 31 | 12 | Scored | S | 15 | 31 | ||
| 41 | 19 | Conceded | C | 12 | 24 | ||
| 92% | 82% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 76% | ||
| 80% | 73% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 52% | ||
| 56% | 55% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 42% | 40% | ||
| 36% | 36% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 32% | ||
| 16% | 18% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 12% | ||
| 60% | 55% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 28% | ||
| 20% | 27% | Clean Sheets | C S | 58% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Failed to Score | F T | 42% | 44% | ||
| 5 | 6 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 5 | ||
| 5.2 | 4 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 6.3 | 5.2 | ||
| 1.8 | 1.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 1.6 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 3 | 5 | ||
| 307 | 148 | Total Shots | T S | 113 | 289 | ||
| 99 | 42 | Shots on Target | S O | 44 | 96 | ||
| 31% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 34% | 32% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Swindon Town | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 39 |
| 2 | Exeter City | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 27 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 36 |
| 3 | Forest Green Rovers | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 35 |
| 4 | Cheltenham Town | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 31 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 34 |
| 5 | Crewe Alexandra | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 34 |
| 6 | Bradford City | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 34 |
| 7 | Northampton Town | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 31 |
| 8 | Colchester United | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 30 |
| 9 | Plymouth Argyle | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 29 |
| 10 | Port Vale | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -1 | 28 |
| 11 | Cambridge United | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 24 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 27 |
| 12 | Newport County | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 27 |
| 13 | Salford City | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 17 | -6 | 25 |
| 14 | Scunthorpe United | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 27 | 26 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 24 |
| 15 | Macclesfield Town | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -3 | 23 |
| 16 | Crawley Town | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -6 | 22 |
| 17 | Walsall | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -11 | 22 |
| 18 | Mansfield Town | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 29 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10 | -3 | 21 |
| 19 | Leyton Orient | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 27 | 35 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 16 | -8 | 21 |
| 20 | Grimsby Town | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 10 | -5 | 20 |
| 21 | Oldham Athletic | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 16 | -7 | 20 |
| 22 | Carlisle United | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 32 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 17 | -12 | 20 |
| 23 | Stevenage | 19 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 11 | -9 | 15 |
| 24 | Morecambe | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 21 | -19 | 15 |