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Carlisle vs Forest Green

Brunton Park, Carlisle27 January 2018 at 15:00

Match Events

Carlisle
Forest Green
Kick Off
J. Devitt
27′
41′Dale Bennett
Half Time
55′
R. BrownD. Wishart
60′Gavin Gunning
Jack Bonham66′
C. StocktonS. Cosgrove
77′
77′
R. ReidT. Campbell
J. BrownJ. O'Sullivan
82′
K. TwardekK. Etuhu
87′
Luke Joyce89′
89′Lee Collins
Morgan Bacon90′
90′Tahvon Campbell
90+3′
D. BennettJ. Stevens
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Carlisle deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Forest Green's 4-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

Carlisle field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green's 4 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

Carlisle start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Forest Green 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.

CarlislePosition StrengthForest Green
Carlisle
1GoalkeeperJ. Bonham
3DefenderD. Grainger
29DefenderC. Hill
6DefenderT. Parkes
17DefenderJ. Brown
5DefenderG. Liddle
8MidfielderM. Jones
4MidfielderL. Joyce
11MidfielderJ. Devitt
28MidfielderK. Twardek
23ForwardC. Stockton
Forest Green
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
5DefenderL. Collins
2DefenderD. Bennett
16DefenderG. Gunning
20DefenderF. Rawson
32MidfielderH. Hollis
34MidfielderI. Osbourne
8MidfielderD. Grubb
10MidfielderR. Brown
26ForwardR. Reid
9ForwardC. Doidge

Match Summary

Carlisle defeated Forest Green 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by J. Devitt 27′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Carlisle made 3 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Carlisle vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

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

Recent Form

Carlisle

LWWWDD

Forest Green

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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.

Carlisle3wins
2draws10 meetings
Forest Green5wins

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 (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (54%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.1%

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 55.5%Draw 26.9%Away 21.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.504.50
Max1.813.884.75
Market favourite:Carlisle · Moderate 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 market53.7%25.1%21.2%
Public market53.9%25.6%20.4%

Carlisle vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Carlisle
Result vs. Market: Carlisle (55%)

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.

CarlisleHalf-time:10Forest Green
12Shots2
2Shots on target0

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: Carlisle

W 183D 139L 175
Over 2.549
Goals scored653

Away Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026