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Carlton Town FC
Mike Halpin
Tonbridge Angels
Andy Shaw
League Round 5
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 1 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 5 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 1 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 5 | 9 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 5 | 29 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 8 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 3 | - | 3 | - | 1 |
| 12 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 2 | - (n) | 1 | | | 4 | - | 3 | - | 1 |
| 12 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 1 |
| 12 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 4 | - | 1 |
| 16 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 3 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 1 |
| 18 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 2 |
| 18 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 4 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 3 |
| 19 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 3 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| 20 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 20 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 22 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 25 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 8 |
| 25 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 4 | - | 8 |
| 26 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0⑦ | - (n) | 0⑧ | | /
| 7 | - | 5 | - | 8 |
| 27 | 16 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 5 | - | 8 |
| 27 | 35 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 5 | - | 8 |
| 28 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0⑤ | - (n) | 0④ | | /
| 9 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 29 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 10 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 29 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 3 | | | 11 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 29 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 30 | 5 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 30 | 25 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 8 | - | 9 |
| 32 | 20 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 8 | - | 10 |
| 32 | 39 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 10 |
| 33 | 9 | 3rd Division | | 7 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 11 |
| 33 | 29 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 36 | 12 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 6 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 13 |
| 36 | 30 | 3rd Division | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 14 |
| 37 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 15 |
| 41 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 16 |
| 42 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 17 |
| 42 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 18 |
| 42 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 19 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Carlton Town FC finished 3rd in the 3rd division last season and were promoted.
• Tonbridge Angels finished 10th in league play last season and were relegated to the 2nd division.
Carlton Town FC
• Carlton Town FC will assess Jeff Charlton (III/9 Df - ankle sprain), and Jeff Charlton (III/9 Df - ankle sprain) ahead of this game.
• Alexander Daly (I/12 Mf) is out due to discipline after being sent off in match 8 against Luton Town FC.
• Rhys McColl is looking for his 20th MSWL United League goal (currently at 18).
Tonbridge Angels
• Jens Kristensen (II/13 Fw) is questionable (pulled hamstring) but may return today.
• Sean Long (II/12 Mf) is out due to discipline after being sent off in match 10 against Carlton Town FC.
Head To Head Meetings
• Carlton Town FC and Tonbridge Angels have met 37 times with 22 of those occurring in the League.
• Tonbridge Angels have won 17, lost 12 and drawn 8 of 37 matches against Carlton Town FC.
• Carlton Town FC has a 7 game losing streak in this fixture.
• Tonbridge Angels haven't won a league match at Bill Stokeld since season 36.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Carlton Town FC | Position | Tonbridge Angels |
| 14 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 13 |
| 7 | Sweeper | ✓ 14 |
| 37 | Defenders | ✓ 52 |
| 40 ✓ | Midfielders | 23 |
| 40 | Forwards | 40 |
| 9 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 7 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: CAR 1 – 1 TON (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: Carlton Town FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:6 FW:3
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Defence is the decisive area — Tonbridge Angels (52) heavily outmuscle Carlton Town (37) at the back, giving the visitors a clear structural edge.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Benjamin Guery (GK, TL:14) — CAR | Ciaran Healy (DF, TL:15) — TON
🎯 VERDICT: This looks set to be a tight 1-1 draw, with Carlton Town's home advantage (+9) helping to offset Tonbridge's defensive superiority. The Angels' backline, led by the commanding Ciaran Healy (TL:15), will be difficult to break down, limiting Carlton's attacking threat despite their slight edge in estimated attacks. Ciaran Healy looks set to be the most decisive player on the pitch, organising a resolute Tonbridge defence that keeps this game from slipping away from the visitors.
Match Notes
The first of two matches this session and the least important one. Not expecting much.
Andy (Tonbridge Angels) 05/27 - 5:25 PM
Andy Shaw travels from Middlesbrough to keep it tight and win one nil, as is his custom. Carlton Town await, presumably unaware of the tactical grimness heading their way.
Olmec Head Marvin (Goole AFC) 05/27 - 7:30 PM