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Forest Green vs Carlisle

The New Lawn, Nailsworth23 December 2017 at 15:00

Match Events

Forest Green
Carlisle
Kick Off
28′
R. Bennett

assist: D. Grainger

Half Time
K. Marsh-BrownOmar Bugiel
56′
D. TraoréJ. Stevens
56′
65′
R. BennettS. Miller
D. BennettM. Roberts
71′
Mark Roberts81′
83′
J. BrownT. Miller
Jordan Stevens84′
85′
H. HopeK. Etuhu
86′Danny Grainger
Scott Laird90′
90′Tom Miller
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Carlisle's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Forest Green field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Carlisle's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Forest Green start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Carlisle averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Forest GreenPosition StrengthCarlisle
Forest Green
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
3DefenderS. Laird
5DefenderL. Collins
2DefenderD. Bennett
16DefenderJ. Fitzwater
7DefenderK. Marsh-Brown
34MidfielderI. Osbourne
4MidfielderD. Traoré
15MidfielderC. Cooper
17ForwardD. Wishart
9ForwardC. Doidge
Carlisle
1GoalkeeperJ. Bonham
3DefenderD. Grainger
29DefenderC. Hill
6DefenderT. Parkes
17DefenderJ. Brown
5DefenderG. Liddle
8MidfielderM. Jones
19MidfielderR. Lambe
11MidfielderJ. Devitt
9ForwardH. Hope
14ForwardR. Bennett

Match Summary

Carlisle defeated Forest Green 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by R. Bennett 28′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Forest Green made 3 substitutions, Carlisle made 3.

Rivalry since 2018

Forest Green vs Carlisle Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Forest Green
5
wins
Drawn
3
Carlisle
5
wins
Total goals
35 · 2.7/match
Both scored
7/13 · 54%
Over 2.5
7/13 · 54%

Recent Form

Forest Green

LWLWDW

Carlisle

LWWWDD

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Forest Green5wins
2draws10 meetings
Carlisle3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.1

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (22%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 24.3%Draw 28.6%Away 51.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.753.301.91
Max4.383.601.95
Market favourite:Carlisle · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market22.3%27.1%50.6%
Public market23.1%27.0%49.9%

Forest Green vs Carlisle — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Carlisle
Result vs. Market: Carlisle (52%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Forest GreenHalf-time:01Carlisle
4Shots12
0Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
22/01/22Forest Green3–0Carlisle1.67/3.66/5.50
02/10/21Carlisle0–2Forest Green3.43/3.38/2.11
02/02/21Carlisle1–2Forest Green1.83/3.69/4.28
19/12/20Forest Green1–0Carlisle2.62/3.11/2.85
28/01/20Forest Green1–4Carlisle1.63/3.93/5.83
17/09/19Carlisle0–0Forest Green2.40/3.37/3.06
16/03/19Forest Green1–1Carlisle1.83/3.69/4.32
24/11/18Carlisle1–2Forest Green3.02/3.42/2.40
27/01/18Carlisle1–0Forest Green1.80/3.72/4.61
23/12/17Forest Green0–1Carlisle4.11/3.50/1.93

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Away Record: Carlisle

W 183D 139L 175
Over 2.549
Goals scored653

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026