4th position in the League Two table for Salford City so far, a good performance. The home supporters hope for more joy as 9th-placed Carlisle United visits The Peninsula Stadium.
- Salford City has the fewest conceded goals (22) in League Two
- Carlisle United has the fewest conceded goals (10) away in League Two
It's no vacation for neither Salford nor Carlisle United as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Salford City form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at The Peninsula Stadium as Salford City, who have the fewest conceded goals (22) in League Two, have scored 25 goals to get 28 points from 14 games. The overall stats in the League Two are 7-7-0 (wins-draws-losses). The Salford fans aren't used to losing league-games here at The Peninsula Stadium and will expect new points from this game. Salford City has played 14 games in a row here without a defeat.
Salford City's previous game was a League Two match also played at home, ending 1-0 versus Barrow (placed 23rd). The home side are looking to build on that result. Before that, Salford City had a home game versus Cambridge United which ended with a victory 4-1.
This is expected to be a close game, with Salford City perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Salford as a small favourite), we find twelve games. Salford City has won five of these, drawn three and lost four.
There's a new game coming up fairly quickly for Salford City as they are travelling to their away game against Morecambe in the League Two. That match is three days after this one.
The Salford fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 25 goals in 14 league matches. Salford have only conceded 10 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Carlisle United form and stats
As the visiting team in League Two matches, Carlisle United, who have the fewest conceded goals (10) away in League Two, have produced an overall stat of 4-2-6 so far.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Carlisle United, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-1 versus Harrogate Town (placed 12th). A 1-2 loss hosting Forest Green Rovers before that.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Carlisle playing away and similar expectations, we found ten relevant matches. Results were two Carlisle United wins, one draw and seven defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Carlisle are hosting Tranmere Rovers in the League Two only three days away.
The visitors have scored 9 goals from 12 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. It's not easy to score on Carlisle as they have only conceded 10 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Carlisle United - Salford 2-1. Head-2-head stats last two meetings: zero - one - one (Salford wins - draws - Carlisle United wins). As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), zero had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  I. Henderson 12 goals |  J. Mellish 7 goals |  J. Wilson 6 goals |
Salford City missing players
Carlisle United missing players
| Salford City | Carlisle United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 27 | 14 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 12 | 24 |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 | 7 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| 37 | 25 | 8 | Scored | S | 0 | 9 | 34 |
| 22 | 10 | 3 | Conceded | C | 6 | 10 | 23 |
| 89% | 86% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 63% | 79% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 25% | 42% | 58% |
| 44% | 50% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 17% | 42% |
| 19% | 29% | 25% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 21% |
| 4% | 7% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 41% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 17% | 38% |
| 48% | 50% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 38% |
| 22% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 50% | 25% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.7 | 2 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11.9 | 11.5 | 13 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13.8 | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| 30% | 36% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 20% | 32% |
- Carlisle United has the fewest conceded goals (10) away in League Two
- Carlisle United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Salford City has the fewest conceded goals (10) at home in League Two
- Salford City has the fewest conceded goals (22) in League Two
- Salford City has the most clean sheets (13) in League Two
- Salford City has the the best goal difference (+15) at home in League Two
- Salford City have not yet lost a game at home.
- Salford City have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Salford City have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Salford City have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Carlisle United have scored away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cambridge United | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 49 |
| 2 | Forest Green Rovers | 27 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 37 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 48 |
| 3 | Cheltenham Town | 27 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 47 |
| 4 | Salford City | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 44 |
| 5 | Newport County | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 29 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 44 |
| 6 | Tranmere Rovers | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 35 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 44 |
| 7 | Exeter City | 27 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 49 | 34 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 43 |
| 8 | Morecambe | 28 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 37 | 39 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 24 | -2 | 43 |
| 9 | Carlisle United | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 34 | 23 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 42 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 34 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 38 |
| 11 | Walsall | 27 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 34 | 36 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 18 | -2 | 36 |
| 12 | Harrogate Town | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 32 | 34 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 19 | -2 | 36 |
| 13 | Crawley Town | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 36 | 35 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 1 | 35 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 38 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 20 | -6 | 35 |
| 15 | Mansfield Town | 26 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 35 | 33 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 34 |
| 16 | Bradford City | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 31 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 18 | -2 | 34 |
| 17 | Oldham Athletic | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 44 | 50 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 24 | -6 | 34 |
| 18 | Colchester United | 27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 30 | 36 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 22 | -6 | 33 |
| 19 | Port Vale | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 40 | 43 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 25 | -3 | 32 |
| 20 | Scunthorpe United | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 28 | 34 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 16 | -6 | 32 |
| 21 | Stevenage | 29 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 30 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 19 | -7 | 32 |
| 22 | Southend United | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 44 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 22 | -26 | 24 |
| 23 | Barrow | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 31 | 37 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 19 | -6 | 23 |
| 24 | Grimsby Town | 27 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 46 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 26 | -26 | 21 |