Carlisle United FC vs Stevenage FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Carlisle United FC vs Stevenage FC — League One at Brunton Park.
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Stevenage FC 12 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Middleton
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- Assistant 2 Lewis Raper (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Stevenage FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Reading FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Carlisle United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
2/5
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stevenage FC
| Josh Magennis | 3 G | 4 A |
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 2 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Brunton Park!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Stevenage FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 13' Magnificent from Daniel Butterworth! That is 9 goals in 394 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 15' The Stevenage FC bench stirs into life. Jake Forster-Caskey is withdrawn and Terence Vancooten gets his opportunity.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Brunton Park. Stevenage FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Carlisle United FC and Stevenage FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 29' The referee calls foul for Nick Freeman. He receives a card.
- 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 39' Stevenage FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 39.
- 44' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sam Lavelle made 98 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Carlisle United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 46' A change in the Stevenage FC ranks — Kane Hemmings exits the field as Nesta Guinness-Walker enters on 46.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' 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.
- 65' Daniel Butterworth doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Harrison Neal.
- 68' Another change for Stevenage FC made on 68 minute. Elliott List leaves to be changed by Alexander MacDonald.
- 72' Daniel Butterworth picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 77' Carlisle United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 79' Jack Diamond has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Butterworth on 79 minute.
- 82' A goal from the Scotland international Alexander MacDonald! He fires home on 82 to make it 2-1!
- 87' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Evans will be considering his options from the bench.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 4
- 12
- 3
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Ben Thompson 46'
-
11
Jordan Roberts ↓ Vadaine Oliver 46'
- 9
- 8
- 17
- 10
- 6
Bench
-
24
Ben Thompson ↑ 46'
- 14
-
7
Alexander MacDonald ↑ 68'
-
33
Vadaine Oliver ↑ 46'
-
15
Terence Vancooten ↑ 15'
-
22
Nesta Guinness-Walker ↑ 46'
- 1
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Butterworth | 2 |
| Jamie Reid | 2 |
| Alexander MacDonald | 1 |
| Terence Vancooten | 1 |
| Sean Maguire | 1 |
| Joe Garner | 1 |
Head to Head
Carlisle United FC Form
2024-03-23
Carlisle United FC
2–2
Stevenage FC
D
2024-03-16
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-03-12
Carlisle United FC
2–3
Barnsley FC
L
2024-03-09
Charlton Athletic FC
3–2
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-03-02
Carlisle United FC
1–3
Reading FC
L
2024-02-27
Burton Albion FC
0–1
Carlisle United FC
W
Stevenage FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Carlisle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for:
Carlisle United FC or Stevenage FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Carlisle United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Stevenage FC
60%
Carlisle United FC or Stevenage FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Carlisle United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Carlisle United FC
| Handicap | Carlisle United FC covers | Push | Stevenage FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

