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Carlisle United
Dave Gittins
Dorchester Town
Andy Shaw
League Round 8
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 5 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 6 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 6 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 4 |
| 7 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 7 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 8 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 8 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 9 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 9 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 10 | 5 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 10 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 4 | - | 3 | - | 6 |
| 10 | 25 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 16 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 4 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| 17 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 6 | - | 6 |
| 17 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 19 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 19 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 5 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 19 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 20 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 10 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 20 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 5 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 23 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 23 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 25 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 25 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 25 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 3 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 10 |
| 26 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 8 | - | 10 |
| 26 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 8 | - | 10 |
| 27 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 6 | | | 11 | - | 8 | - | 11 |
| 27 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 28 | 12 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 28 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 13 |
| 28 | 30 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 9 | - | 13 |
| 29 | 13 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 9 | - | 14 |
| 29 | 34 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 30 | 12 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 30 | 30 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 31 | 4 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 31 | 21 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 15 |
| 36 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 10 | - | 15 |
| 39 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0⑤ | - (n) | 0③ | | /
| 16 | - | 11 | - | 15 |
| 40 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 11 | - | 15 |
| 45 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 12 | - | 15 |
| 45 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 13 | - | 15 |
| 47 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 14 | - | 15 |
| 47 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 15 | - | 15 |
| 48 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 17 | - | 16 | - | 15 |
| 49 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 17 | - | 15 |
| 49 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 17 | - | 16 |
| 50 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 18 | - | 17 | - | 16 |
| 51 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 19 | - | 17 | - | 16 |
| 52 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 17 | - | 16 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Carlisle United were the 3rd division champions last season.
• Dorchester Town placed 4th in the 2nd division in season 51.
Carlisle United
• Carlisle United are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Javier Gimenez (IV/7 Fw) is in line to make his 75th appearance for Carlisle United (currently at 74).
• Eirwyn Davey (III/11 Df) has made 75 appearances for Carlisle United.
Dorchester Town
• Kris Vermant (II/13 Gk) is questionable (pulled hamstring) but may return today.
• Seo-Jun Yo-han (III/10 Sw) has made 50 appearances for Dorchester Town.
• Kris Vermant (II/13 Gk) is poised to make his 50th appearance for Dorchester Town (currently at 48).
Head To Head Meetings
• Carlisle United and Dorchester Town have met 52 times with 38 of those occurring in the League.
• Carlisle United have won 19, lost 16 and drawn 17 of 52 matches against Dorchester Town.
• Carlisle United has a 2 game winning streak in this fixture.
• Dorchester Town haven't won a league match at Brunton Park Stadium since season 27.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Carlisle United | Position | Dorchester Town |
| 16 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 12 |
| 13 ✓ | Sweeper | 12 |
| 38 | Defenders | ✓ 59 |
| 43 | Midfielders | ✓ 56 |
| 45 ✓ | Forwards | 15 |
| 7 | Est. Attacks | ✓ 11 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: CAR 1 – 1 DOR (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: Carlisle United (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:4 FW:5
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Defence vs Attack is the decisive battle — Dorchester's backline (DF:59) comfortably outmuscles Carlisle's forward line (FW:45), giving Dorchester a clear defensive edge.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Dani Cassio (GK, TL:16) — CAR | Sim Young-gwon (DF, TL:15) — DOR
🎯 VERDICT: This looks set to be a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Dorchester Town's formidable defensive unit, anchored by Sim Young-gwon and Pedro Romero, should largely neutralise Carlisle's attack, while Carlisle's home advantage (+9) and solid goalkeeper Dani Cassio will keep the visitors from converting their superior 11 estimated attacks into a winning margin. Dragan Shvets in midfield will be the key figure for Dorchester, driving forward play and creating the pressure that earns them their share of the spoils.
Match Notes
We may have to play defensive and hope for a point. No change then.
Andy (Dorchester Town) 06/02 - 8:27 PM
Andy Shaw coming all the way from Middlesbrough for a one-nil and bragging rights over the Swans. Tight and organised — respect that. Carlisle won't make it easy though.
Olmec Head Ray (Blyth Spartans AFC) 06/03 - 6:30 PM
Andy Shaw parking the bus at Brunton Park, chasing that one-nil. Defensively sound in theory — Carlisle may have other thoughts.
Olmec Head Marcus (Coventry City) 06/05 - 6:30 PM