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Carlisle United
Dave Gittins
Crewe Alexandra FC
Carl Oakes
League Round 11
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8 | 3rd Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 2 | 26 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 3 | 8 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 3 | 26 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 0 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 4 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 4 | 17 | 3rd Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 4 | 38 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 1 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 5 | 8 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 5 | 26 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 10 | 12 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 10 | 30 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 12 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 15 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 5 | - | 2 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 17 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - | 4 | | | 5 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 18 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 5 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 19 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 19 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 7 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 21 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 7 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| 21 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 6 | - | 6 |
| 22 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 7 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 22 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 25 | 8 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 25 | 26 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 27 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 8 | - | 8 |
| 27 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 8 | - | 9 |
| 35 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 8 | - | 8 | - | 10 |
| 35 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 8 | - | 11 |
| 36 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 1④ | - | 1⑤ | | /
| 8 | - | 9 | - | 11 |
| 37 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 3 | - (n) | 6 | | | 8 | - | 9 | - | 12 |
| 37 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 12 |
| 37 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 10 | - | 13 |
| 39 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 3 | - (n) | 0 | | | 9 | - | 10 | - | 13 |
| 41 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 9 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 41 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 10 | - | 15 |
| 42 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 1 | | | 9 | - | 11 | - | 15 |
| 44 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0③ | - (n) | 0① | | /
| 9 | - | 12 | - | 15 |
| 46 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 9 | - | 12 | - | 16 |
| 47 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 12 | - | 16 |
| 47 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 11 | - | 12 | - | 16 |
| 49 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 4 | - (n) | 0 | | | 11 | - | 12 | - | 17 |
| 49 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 12 | - | 18 |
| 49 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 13 | - | 18 |
| 52 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 13 | - | 19 |
| 52 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 13 | - | 19 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Carlisle United were the 3rd division champions last season.
• Crewe Alexandra FC placed 7th in the 2nd division in season 51.
Carlisle United
• Nicola Panucci (I/14 Df) is questionable (pulled hamstring) but may return today.
• Striker Javier Gimenez (IV/7) is suspended from this match after being sent off in match 22 against Brentford FC.
• Jordan Pérez is looking for his 20th MSWL United League goal (currently at 19).
Crewe Alexandra FC
• Crewe Alexandra FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Ivan Jackson (I/13 Mf) is out due to discipline after being sent off in match 20 against Cardiff City FC.
Head To Head Meetings
• Carlisle United and Crewe Alexandra FC have met 43 times with 31 of those occurring in the League.
• Crewe Alexandra FC have won 19, lost 11 and drawn 13 of 43 matches against Carlisle United.
• Carlisle United has a 4 game winless streak against the Railwaymen.
• Crewe Alexandra FC haven't won a league match at Brunton Park Stadium since season 41.
MATCHUP
PUNDIT CORNER
| Carlisle United | Position | Crewe Alexandra FC |
| 17 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 12 |
| 13 | Sweeper | ✓ 15 |
| 39 | Defenders | ✓ 45 |
| 43 ✓ | Midfielders | 26 |
| 47 | Forwards | ✓ 58 |
| 11 | Est. Attacks | ✓ 19 |
🅾 PREDICTION: CAR 1 – 1 CRE (Draw)
🏠 Home: Carlisle United (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:1 MF:3 FW:5
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Attacking threat is the decisive area — Crewe Alexandra FC's forwards (58) significantly outgun Carlisle United's defence (39), giving the visitors a clear edge in the final third.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Dani Cassio (GK, TL:17) — CAR | Olivier Havet (FW, TL:16) — CRE
🎯 VERDICT: This match ends in a hard-fought 1-1 draw despite Crewe Alexandra FC dominating possession and generating more attacks (19 vs 11). Carlisle United's home advantage (+9) and groundsman boost to their forward line help them stay level against a Crewe side whose superior defensive unit (45) limits the hosts throughout. Olivier Havet is the standout player, consistently threatening Carlisle's backline, but Dani Cassio in goal will be called upon to keep his side in the contest.
RAY'S TAKE
CAR 1 - 1 CRE
Crewe are flooding forward all night but Dani Cassio in that Carlisle goal will earn his wages — he's the reason this doesn't turn ugly. Morishima needs to win that midfield battle or Crewe will run riot through the middle.
Brunton Park gives Carlisle just enough — a scrappy point, hard-earned, typical of this club.
MARCUS'S TAKE
CAR 1 - 1 CRE
Crewe come into this generating nearly double the attacking threat, which should be enough to dominate — but Dani Cassio in goal has a way of making a game feel smaller than it is, and Carlisle's home advantage quietly papers over some structural cracks in their midfield. Morishima will need to put in a shift to keep Crewe's forays manageable, and I suspect he'll do just enough. A draw feels like Carlisle getting away with something, frankly.
Match Notes
Mid-table reckoning
Carl (Crewe Alexandra FC) 06/14 - 9:58 AM
Cautious Carl heading to Carlisle with his clipboard and his low-risk gameplan. Won't be pretty. Won't be a trophy either, knowing Crewe's luck.
Olmec Head Ray (Blyth Spartans AFC) 06/15 - 6:30 PM