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Carlisle United
Dave Gittins
Dorchester Town
Andy Shaw
League Round 8
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 5 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 2 |
| 6 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 6 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 4 |
| 7 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 7 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 8 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 8 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 1 | - | 5 |
| 9 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 9 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 10 | 5 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 10 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 4 | - | 3 | - | 6 |
| 10 | 25 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 16 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 4 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| 17 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 6 | - | 6 |
| 17 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 19 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 19 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 5 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 19 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 20 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 10 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 20 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 5 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 23 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 23 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 25 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 25 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 25 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 3 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 10 |
| 26 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 8 | - | 10 |
| 26 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 8 | - | 10 |
| 27 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 6 | | | 11 | - | 8 | - | 11 |
| 27 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 28 | 12 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 28 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 13 |
| 28 | 30 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 9 | - | 13 |
| 29 | 13 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 9 | - | 14 |
| 29 | 34 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 30 | 12 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 30 | 30 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 31 | 4 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 31 | 21 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 15 |
| 36 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 10 | - | 15 |
| 39 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0⑤ | - (n) | 0③ | | /
| 16 | - | 11 | - | 15 |
| 40 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 11 | - | 15 |
| 45 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 12 | - | 15 |
| 45 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 13 | - | 15 |
| 47 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 14 | - | 15 |
| 47 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 15 | - | 15 |
| 48 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 17 | - | 16 | - | 15 |
| 49 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 17 | - | 15 |
| 49 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 17 | - | 17 | - | 16 |
| 50 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 18 | - | 17 | - | 16 |
| 51 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 19 | - | 17 | - | 16 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Carlisle United were the 3rd division champions last season.
• Dorchester Town placed 4th in the 2nd division in season 51.
Carlisle United
• Carlisle United are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Javier Gimenez (IV/7 Fw) is in line to make his 75th appearance for Carlisle United (currently at 74).
• Eirwyn Davey (III/11 Df) has made 75 appearances for Carlisle United.
Dorchester Town
• Kris Vermant (II/13 Gk) is questionable (pulled hamstring) but may return today.
• Seo-Jun Yo-han (III/10 Sw) has made 50 appearances for Dorchester Town.
• Kris Vermant (II/13 Gk) is poised to make his 50th appearance for Dorchester Town (currently at 48).
Head To Head Meetings
• Carlisle United and Dorchester Town have met 52 times with 38 of those occurring in the League.
• Carlisle United have won 19, lost 16 and drawn 17 of 52 matches against Dorchester Town.
• Carlisle United has a 2 game winning streak in this fixture.
• Dorchester Town haven't won a league match at Brunton Park Stadium since season 27.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Carlisle United | Position | Dorchester Town |
| 16 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 12 |
| 13 ✓ | Sweeper | 12 |
| 38 | Defenders | ✓ 59 |
| 43 | Midfielders | ✓ 56 |
| 45 ✓ | Forwards | 15 |
| 7 | Est. Attacks | ✓ 11 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: CAR 1 – 1 DOR (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: Carlisle United (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:4 FW:5
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Defence vs Attack is the decisive battle — Dorchester's backline (DF:59) comfortably outmuscles Carlisle's forward line (FW:45), giving Dorchester a clear defensive edge.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Dani Cassio (GK, TL:16) — CAR | Sim Young-gwon (DF, TL:15) — DOR
🎯 VERDICT: This looks set to be a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Dorchester Town's formidable defensive unit, anchored by Sim Young-gwon and Pedro Romero, should largely neutralise Carlisle's attack, while Carlisle's home advantage (+9) and solid goalkeeper Dani Cassio will keep the visitors from converting their superior 11 estimated attacks into a winning margin. Dragan Shvets in midfield will be the key figure for Dorchester, driving forward play and creating the pressure that earns them their share of the spoils.