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Carlton Town FC
Mike Halpin
Droylsden FC
Dave Gittins
League Round 9
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 1 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 2 | 9 | 1st Division | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 2 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 2 | 29 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 3 | 16 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 3 | 35 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 4 | 33 | Youth Cup Quarterfinals | | 4 | - (n) | 0 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 5 | 20 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 5 | 39 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 6 | 9 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 6 | 29 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 5 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
| 8 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 9 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
| 8 | 9 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| 8 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - (n) | 3 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 8 | 29 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 7 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 9 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0④ | - (n) | 0⑤ | | /
| 7 | - | 5 | - | 5 |
| 11 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 7 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| 11 | 9 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 7 | - | 6 | - | 6 |
| 11 | 29 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 7 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 14 | 8 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 14 | 26 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 2 | | | 8 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 15 | 16 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 6 | - | 9 |
| 15 | 35 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 6 | - | 10 |
| 17 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 9 | - | 6 | - | 10 |
| 17 | 16 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 6 | - | 11 |
| 17 | 35 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 6 | - | 11 |
| 20 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 4 | | | 11 | - | 6 | - | 11 |
| 20 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 6 | - | 12 |
| 20 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 22 | 9 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 22 | 29 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 23 | 17 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 7 | - | 13 |
| 23 | 38 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 14 | - | 7 | - | 13 |
| 24 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 14 | - | 7 | - | 14 |
| 24 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 8 | - | 14 |
| 25 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 14 | - | 8 | - | 15 |
| 28 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 14 | - | 9 | - | 15 |
| 28 | 14 | FA Cup Round 2 Replay | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 9 | - | 15 |
| 31 | 20 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 15 |
| 31 | 39 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 16 |
| 39 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 17 |
| 39 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 18 |
| 40 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 4 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 19 |
| 42 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 16 | - | 10 | - | 19 |
| 42 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 10 | - | 19 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Carlton Town FC finished 3rd in the 3rd division last season and were promoted.
• Droylsden FC finished 9th in league play last season and were relegated to the 2nd division.
Carlton Town FC
• Carlton Town FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Charlie Hayes (I/12 Mf) is out due to discipline after being sent off in match 16 against Chasetown FC.
• Rhys McColl is looking for his 20th MSWL United League goal (currently at 18).
Droylsden FC
• Striker Archie Ferdinand (APP/7) will miss this match with a head injury suffered in match 17 against Harrogate Railway AFC.
• Striker João Pinto (II/13) is suspended from this match after being booked in match 17 against Harrogate Railway AFC.
Head To Head Meetings
• Carlton Town FC and Droylsden FC have met 45 times with 33 of those occurring in the League.
• Droylsden FC have won 19, lost 16 and drawn 10 of 45 matches against Carlton Town FC.
• Droylsden FC haven't won a league match at Bill Stokeld since season 31.
MATCHUP
| Carlton Town FC | Position | Droylsden FC |
| 15 | Goalkeeper | ✓ 16 |
| 8 | Sweeper | ✓ 15 |
| 42 ✓ | Defenders | 36 |
| 44 | Midfielders | ✓ 50 |
| 43 ✓ | Forwards | 25 |
| 12 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 3 |
🅾 PREDICTION: CAR 1 – 0 DRO (CAR to win)
🏠 Home: Carlton Town FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:2 MF:4 FW:3
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Midfield is the key battle — Droylsden (50) hold a clear edge over Carlton Town (44) in the engine room, giving them their best route back into the game.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Benjamin Guery (GK, TL:15) — CAR | Bobby Kaur (GK, TL:16) — DRO
🎯 VERDICT: Carlton Town FC should take this narrow home victory. Despite Droylsden's midfield superiority, Carlton Town's dominant attack count of 12 versus just 3, bolstered by a home advantage of +9 and Groundsman bonuses across the pitch, tips the balance firmly in their favour. Striker Trevor Hanny, operating at top level, is the man most likely to convert one of those many attacking opportunities and prove the difference.
