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Brentford FC
Allan Sellers
Carlisle United
Dave Gittins
League Round 9
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 2 | 6 | FA Cup Round 1 Replay | | 0 | - | 6 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 6 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 8 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 7 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 8 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 9 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 9 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 5 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 10 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 5 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 11 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 6 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 6 |
| 12 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 7 |
| 12 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 8 |
| 13 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 3 | - | 5 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 9 |
| 15 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 9 |
| 15 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 7 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 10 |
| 18 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 0⑤ | - (n) | 0③ | | /
| 2 | - | 3 | - | 10 |
| 21 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 11 |
| 21 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - | 5 | | | 3 | - | 3 | - | 11 |
| 23 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 1 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 26 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 26 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 6 | - | 2 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 12 |
| 27 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 13 |
| 27 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 14 |
| 28 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 15 |
| 30 | 4 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 4 | - | 15 |
| 30 | 21 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 5 | - | 4 | - | 16 |
| 31 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 7 | - (n) | 0 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 16 |
| 31 | 13 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 17 |
| 31 | 34 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 7 | - | 4 | - | 17 |
| 32 | 13 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 4 | - | 18 |
| 32 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 7 | - | 4 | - | 19 |
| 32 | 34 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 4 | - | 19 |
| 34 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 9 | - | 4 | - | 19 |
| 34 | 4 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 4 | - | 19 |
| 34 | 21 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 5 | - | 19 |
| 37 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 5 | - | 20 |
| 37 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 10 | - | 5 | - | 21 |
| 38 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 11 | - | 5 | - | 21 |
| 41 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 5 | - | 21 |
| 41 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 6 | - | 21 |
| 41 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 6 | - | 21 |
| 42 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 6 | - | 21 |
| 43 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 14 | - | 6 | - | 22 |
| 43 | 41 | FA SHIELD FINAL | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 6 | - | 22 |
| 46 | 4 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 6 | - | 22 |
| 46 | 21 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 17 | - | 6 | - | 22 |
| 48 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 17 | - | 6 | - | 23 |
| 49 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 6 | - | 24 |
| 49 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 6 | - | 24 |
| 50 | 27 | AP CUP SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 6 | - | 25 |
| 51 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 6 | - | 25 |
| 51 | 29 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 6 | - | 26 |
| 52 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 20 | - | 6 | - | 26 |
| 52 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 9 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 6 | - | 27 |
| 52 | 18 | FA Cup Quarterfinals | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 20 | - | 7 | - | 27 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Brentford FC finished 2nd in the 3rd division last season and were promoted.
• Carlisle United were the 3rd division champions last season.
Brentford FC
• Brentford FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
Carlisle United
• Nicola Panucci (I/13 Df) is sidelined with a pulled hamstring suffered in match 18 against Brentford FC.
• Marco Sa (II/13) is out due to suspension.
• Javier Gimenez is looking for his 20th MSWL United League goal (currently at 19).
• Jordan Pérez is looking for his 20th MSWL United League goal (currently at 18).
Head To Head Meetings
• Brentford FC and Carlisle United have met 54 times with 29 of those occurring in the League.
• Carlisle United have won 27, lost 20 and drawn 7 of 54 matches against Brentford FC.
• Brentford FC has a 2 game winless streak against the Cumbrians.
• Carlisle United haven't won a league match at Griffin Park since season 37.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Brentford FC | Position | Carlisle United |
| 16 | Goalkeeper | 16 |
| 15 ✓ | Sweeper | 13 |
| 41 ✓ | Defenders | 24 |
| 26 | Midfielders | ✓ 52 |
| 64 ✓ | Forwards | 41 |
| 40 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 13 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: BRE 3 – 1 CAR (BRE to win) | ||
🏠 Home: Brentford FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:1 MF:0 FW:8
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive area — Brentford's attack (64) towers over Carlisle's defence (24), giving the home side a commanding edge in the most critical zone.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: John Kosowski (GK, TL:16) — BRE | Dani Cassio (GK, TL:16) — CAR
🎯 VERDICT: Brentford FC should win this convincingly at home. Their dominant forward line (64) against Carlisle's limited defence (24), combined with a home advantage bonus of +9 and a groundsman boost to the forward areas, creates the conditions for a comfortable 3-1 victory. Claudio Zappi looks the most dangerous individual on the pitch and should be the decisive figure in breaking Carlisle's resistance.
Match Notes
Sellers' lot at home, Carlisle making the trip. Should be a proper test for both sides. Let's see who wants it more.
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