Carlisle United FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Carlisle United FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Brunton Park.
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Toner
- Assistant 1 Chris Isherwood
- Assistant 2 Richard Woodward
4 games this season
🟨 5.5/game
⚽ 12.5 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | Exeter City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | Oxford United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | Carlisle United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Aug | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Stevenage FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Aug | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Carlisle United FC gets underway.
- 5' Carlisle United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' It looks surprising Shrewsbury Town FC does not make any changes. Mal Benning has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' Callum Guy is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Carlisle United FC so far.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Carlisle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Carlisle United FC in their trying to find a way past Shrewsbury Town FC's compact .
- 45' The referee shows Shrewsbury Town FC player a card on 45.
- 46' Shrewsbury Town FC make a change. Nohan Kenneh trudges off to be replaced by Elliott Bennett on 46 minutes.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Shrewsbury Town FC that had 329 games and scored 385 goals.
- 56' Fin Back is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Carlisle United FC tonight.
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tom Bayliss makes it 0-1.
- 62' A moment of madness from Morgan Feeney on 62 minutes earns him a card. Shrewsbury Town FC will be frustrated.
- 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Carlisle United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 75' Shrewsbury Town FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 80' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 81' Shrewsbury Town FC ring the changes. Mal Benning has done his job and it is now time for Brandon Fleming to step up.
- 82' The referee shows Carlisle United FC player a card on 82.
- 85' Alfie McCalmont has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Gibson on 85 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for Shrewsbury Town FC player. Joseph Anderson gets a card.
- Carlisle United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 24
- 6
- 8
- 5
- 3
- 25
- 2
- 27
- 4
-
7
Jordan Gibson ↓ Alfie McCalmont 85'
Bench
- 26
- 1
- 14
-
10
Alfie McCalmont ↑ 85'
- 16
- 19
- 12
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
- 20
- 7
- 9
-
14
Taylor Perry ↓ Tunmise Sobowale 81'
- 5
-
42
Nohan Kenneh ↓ Elliott Bennett 46'
- 4
- 22
-
3
Mal Benning ↓ Brandon Fleming 81'
Bench
-
–
Brandon Fleming ↑ 81'
-
17
Elliott Bennett ↑ 46'
- 27
- 10
- 6
-
15
Tunmise Sobowale ↑ 81'
- 37
Coach
Matthew Taylor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Garner | 1 |
| Daniel Udoh | 1 |
Head to Head
Carlisle United FC Form
2023-09-02
Carlisle United FC
2–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2023-08-26
Port Vale FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-08-19
Carlisle United FC
0–2
Exeter City FC
L
2023-08-15
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2023-08-12
Oxford United FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-08-05
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Fleetwood Town FC
D
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2023-09-02
Carlisle United FC
2–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2023-08-26
Fleetwood Town FC
0–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2023-08-19
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2023-08-15
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-08-12
Stevenage FC
2–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2023-08-05
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.43
Carlisle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Carlisle United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Carlisle United FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
48%
Carlisle United FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.4%
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Carlisle United FC
| Handicap | Carlisle United FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 26% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

