Carlisle United FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Carlisle United FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Brunton Park.
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Middleton
- Assistant 1 Jake Topp (England)
- Assistant 2 Graeme Fyvie
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Nov | Reading FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 25 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Nov | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Carlisle United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Carlisle United FC launch into their encounter with Northampton Town FC.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Akin Odimayo suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jon Brady might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Shaun McWilliams makes it 0-1.
- 34' Poor challenge from Patrick Brough. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sam Hoskins, as he is very good at scoring at Brunton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 49' With 1 assists to his name this season, Jon Mellish is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Northampton Town FC.
- 54' Carlisle United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Northampton Town FC's shape.
- 59' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 64' Ryan Edmondson gets the nod from Carlisle United FC. He replaces Joe Garner and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' GOAL! Jack Armer scores on 67. Assisted by Jordan Gibson
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Kieron Bowie argues furiously but the card stands.
- 74' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 75' A tactical swap from Northampton Town FC — Aaron McGowan on, Akin Odimayo off on 75 minutes.
- 80' Patrick Brough is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Carlisle United FC tonight.
- 81' What a strike from Ryan Edmondson! The score is 2-1.
- 86' Sean Maguire is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dylan McGeouch at the 86 minute mark.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
21
Dylan McGeouch ↓ Sean Maguire 86'
- 1
-
14
Joe Garner ↓ Ryan Edmondson 64'
- 32
- 5
- 10
- 3
- 19
- 27
- 7
Bench
- 26
-
24
Sean Maguire ↑ 86'
-
9
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 64'
- 11
- 17
- 13
- 29
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 17
- 7
- 4
- 6
- 33
-
22
Akin Odimayo ↓ Aaron McGowan 75'
- 21
- 19
- 26
- 11
Bench
- 24
- 15
-
3
Aaron McGowan ↑ 75'
- 12
- 16
- 23
- 36
Coach
Jon Brady
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kieron Bowie | 2 |
| Jack Armer | 1 |
| Shaun McWilliams | 1 |
| Ali Koiki | 1 |
| Ryan Edmondson | 1 |
Carlisle United FC Form
2023-12-16
Carlisle United FC
2–2
Northampton Town FC
D
2023-12-09
Blackpool FC
3–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-11-28
Reading FC
5–1
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-11-25
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2023-11-11
Carlisle United FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-11-04
Leyton Orient FC
3–1
Carlisle United FC
L
Northampton Town FC Form
2023-12-16
Carlisle United FC
2–2
Northampton Town FC
D
2023-12-09
Northampton Town FC
3–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2023-12-02
Northampton Town FC
0–3
Portsmouth FC
L
2023-11-28
Blackpool FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-11-25
Northampton Town FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-11-11
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Burton Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.5
Carlisle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Carlisle United FC or Northampton Town FC 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Carlisle United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
63%
Carlisle United FC or Northampton Town FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
6.8%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Carlisle United FC
| Handicap | Carlisle United FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.