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Carlisle United
Dave Gittins
Brentford FC
Allan Sellers
FA Cup Quarterfinals
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 2 | 6 | FA Cup Round 1 Replay | | 0 | - | 6 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 6 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 8 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 7 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 8 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 9 | | | 3 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 9 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 5 | | | 4 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 10 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 5 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 11 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 6 | | | 6 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 12 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 12 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 8 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 13 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 3 | - | 5 | | | 9 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 15 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 15 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 7 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 18 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 0⑤ | - (n) | 0③ | | /
| 10 | - | 3 | - | 2 |
| 21 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 11 | - | 3 | - | 2 |
| 21 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - | 5 | | | 11 | - | 3 | - | 3 |
| 23 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 1 | | | 11 | - | 4 | - | 3 |
| 26 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| 26 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 6 | - | 2 | | | 12 | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| 27 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| 27 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 14 | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| 28 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 15 | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| 30 | 4 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 30 | 21 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 16 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 31 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 7 | - (n) | 0 | | | 16 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 31 | 13 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 31 | 34 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 32 | 13 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 32 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 19 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 32 | 34 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 19 | - | 4 | - | 8 |
| 34 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 19 | - | 4 | - | 9 |
| 34 | 4 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 4 | - | 10 |
| 34 | 21 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 19 | - | 5 | - | 10 |
| 37 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 5 | - | 10 |
| 37 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 21 | - | 5 | - | 10 |
| 38 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 21 | - | 5 | - | 11 |
| 41 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 21 | - | 5 | - | 12 |
| 41 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 21 | - | 6 | - | 12 |
| 41 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 21 | - | 6 | - | 13 |
| 42 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 21 | - | 6 | - | 14 |
| 43 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 22 | - | 6 | - | 14 |
| 43 | 41 | FA SHIELD FINAL | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 22 | - | 6 | - | 15 |
| 46 | 4 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 22 | - | 6 | - | 16 |
| 46 | 21 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 22 | - | 6 | - | 17 |
| 48 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 23 | - | 6 | - | 17 |
| 49 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 24 | - | 6 | - | 17 |
| 49 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 24 | - | 6 | - | 18 |
| 50 | 27 | AP CUP SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 25 | - | 6 | - | 18 |
| 51 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 25 | - | 6 | - | 19 |
| 51 | 29 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 26 | - | 6 | - | 19 |
| 52 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 26 | - | 6 | - | 20 |
| 52 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 9 | - | 0 | | | 27 | - | 6 | - | 20 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
FA Cup• Carlisle United has made it to the FA Cup Quarterfinals 6 times.
• Carlisle United exited the FA Cup in the 2nd Round last season when they lost to Watford 5-0.
• Brentford FC has 3 FA Cup Trophies.
• The previous FA Cup Final appearances by Brentford FC include:
• a season 1 win over Cardiff City FC 1-1 (PK Shootout: 5-4).
• a season 2 loss to Watford 1-0.
• a season 3 win over Northampton Town FC 1-0.
• a season 4 loss to Northampton Town FC 2-1.
• a season 47 win over Chesterfield FC 1-0.
Carlisle United
• Carlisle United are free of injuries entering today's match.
Brentford FC
• John Kosowski (II/16 Gk) is questionable (head injury) but may return today.
Head To Head Meetings
• Carlisle United and Brentford FC have met 53 times with 2 of those occurring in the FA Cup.
• Carlisle United have won 27, lost 20 and drawn 6 of 53 matches against Brentford FC.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Carlisle United | Position | Brentford FC |
| 16 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 15 |
| 13 | Sweeper | ✓ 14 |
| 38 | Defenders | ✓ 40 |
| 43 ✓ | Midfielders | 26 |
| 45 | Forwards | ✓ 55 |
| 14 | Est. Attacks | ✓ 17 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: CAR 1 – 1 BRE (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: Carlisle United (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:4 FW:5
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Forward line is the decisive area — Brentford (55) significantly edge Carlisle (45) in attack, giving the visitors a clear cutting edge up front.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Dani Cassio (GK, TL:16) — CAR | Claudio Zappi (FW, TL:15) — BRE
🎯 VERDICT: This looks set to finish level at 1-1, with Carlisle's home advantage (+9) and strong groundsman bonus in midfield and attack helping them contain a Brentford side that attacks more freely. Brentford's forward depth is superior but Carlisle's home crowd and balanced squad make them tough to break down on their own patch. Claudio Zappi will be the player to watch for Brentford, with his TL:15 rating making him the most dangerous individual on the pitch.
Match Notes
Sellers fancies a cup run, you can tell. Carlisle at home though — never easy. Let's see if Brentford have the stomach for it.
Olmec Head Ray (Blyth Spartans AFC) 05/30 - 6:31 PM