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Sheffield United
James Bucknall
Carlisle United
Dave Gittins
League Round 7
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 3 | - (n) | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 9 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 9 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 10 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 4 | | | 3 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 10 | 41 | FA SHIELD FINAL | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 12 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 2 | - | 3 | | | 5 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 13 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 2 | - (n) | 3 | | | 6 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 15 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 3 | - (n) | 1 | | | 7 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 16 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 8 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 16 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 2 | - | 0 |
| 18 | 17 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 3 | - | 0 |
| 18 | 38 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 9 | - | 3 | - | 0 |
| 19 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 10 | - | 3 | - | 0 |
| 21 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 4 | - | 0 |
| 21 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 4 | - | 0 |
| 22 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 12 | - | 4 | - | 0 |
| 22 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 4 | - | 1 |
| 22 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 4 | - | 1 |
| 23 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 13 | - | 5 | - | 1 |
| 24 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 5 | - | 2 |
| 24 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 14 | - | 5 | - | 2 |
| 25 | 16 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 5 | - | 3 |
| 25 | 35 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 14 | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| 27 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 15 | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| 29 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 15 | - | 6 | - | 4 |
| 36 | 12 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 6 | - | 4 |
| 36 | 30 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 16 | - | 7 | - | 4 |
| 40 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 7 | - | 4 |
| 40 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 8 | - | 4 |
| 43 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 6 | | | 18 | - | 8 | - | 4 |
| 43 | 32 | FA SHIELD SEMIFINALS | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 8 | - | 5 |
| 45 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 19 | - | 8 | - | 5 |
| 50 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 1 | - (n) | 1 | | | 19 | - | 9 | - | 5 |
| 50 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 5 | | | 19 | - | 9 | - | 6 |
| 50 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 3 | | | 19 | - | 10 | - | 6 |
| 52 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 20 | - | 10 | - | 6 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Sheffield United placed 5th in the 2nd division in season 51.
• Carlisle United were the 3rd division champions last season.
Sheffield United
• Jack Jedinak (APP/7 Mf) is out with a head injury suffered in match 14 against Brentford FC.
• Raichi Nakamura (I/12 Sw) is out due to discipline after being booked in match 13 against Cardiff City FC.
• Lee Jin-hyeon is looking for his 40th MSWL United League goal (currently at 39).
• Nestor Machado is looking for his 30th MSWL United League goal (currently at 28).
Carlisle United
• Carlisle United are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Javier Gimenez is looking for his 20th MSWL United League goal (currently at 19).
Head To Head Meetings
• Sheffield United and Carlisle United have met 35 times with 20 of those occurring in the League.
• Sheffield United have won 19, lost 6 and drawn 10 of 35 matches against Carlisle United.
• Sheffield United has a 3 game winless streak against the Cumbrians.
• Carlisle United haven't won a league match at Bramall Lane since season 25.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Sheffield United | Position | Carlisle United |
| 15 | Goalkeeper | ✓ 16 |
| 7 | Sweeper | ✓ 13 |
| 40 ✓ | Defenders | 38 |
| 38 | Midfielders | ✓ 39 |
| 52 ✓ | Forwards | 40 |
| 14 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 1 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: SHU 1 – 0 CAR (SHU to win) | ||
🏠 Home: Sheffield United (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:0 FW:9
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive battleground — Sheffield United's attack (FW:52, boosted to 61 with the Groundsman's +9 FW home advantage) overwhelms Carlisle United's defence (DF:38), giving the hosts a clear and commanding edge in the final third.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Samuel Agbo (FW, TL:18) — SHU | Dani Cassio (GK, TL:16) — CAR
🎯 VERDICT: Sheffield United should take this narrow but deserved victory, dominating possession and territory with an estimated 14 attacks to Carlisle's 1. The Groundsman bonus amplifying their already potent forward line makes Carlisle's defensive shape extremely difficult to hold for 90 minutes. Samuel Agbo leads the Sheffield United attack with a top-level rating of 18 and is the most likely player to make the difference and deliver the decisive goal.
Match Notes
Sheffield United at home, Carlisle making the trip. Big test for both sides. Whoever wants it more wins this one.
Olmec Head Ray (Blyth Spartans AFC) 06/05 - 6:30 PM
Set to be a close encounter. Good luck Dave.
James (Sheffield United) 06/06 - 2:24 PM