Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Broadhall Way will be the center of attention when Stevenage and Carlisle go head to head in the League One round 7. The Boro produced their best performance of the season in a 3-0 win over Leyton at the weekend, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash. Barring any fresh injury worries, Steve Evans is unlikely to make changes to the team that outplayed the O’s on Matchday 6.
The Cumbrians, meanwhile, desperately needed a win against Shrewsbury and they managed to get one, but given their difficulties on the road, we predict that the hosts are going to pick up all three points from the match. As for the away team, experienced forward Joe Garner is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the last league fixture. In their last meeting at the venue Stevenage defeated Carlisle 2-1.
Highlighted Player (Jake Taylor):
Jake Taylor is a product of the Reading football academy who plays for Exeter City in the League Two. Taylor spent his youth career at Reading, and he continued wearing the blue and white shirt at senior level.
After scoring two goals in 31 appearances with the Royals in the league, the English footballer spent several seasons on loan at the likes of Aldershot Town, Exeter City, Cheltenham Town, Crawley Town, Leyton Orient, and Motherwell. In 2016 Jake Taylor returned to Exeter City, signing a permanent deal with the St James Park outfit.
Despite being born in Ascot, England, on December 1, 1991, Taylor represents Wales on the international stage. He has ten caps with the Wales U21 team, and he made his debut with the Dragons at the senior level in a 2-1 win over Cyprus on October 13, 2014. His primary position is central midfielder.
Highlighted Team (Carlisle):
Founded in May 1904, Carlisle United are a professional football club that have one of the biggest stadiums in the League 2. Brunton Park is the club’s home ground, and it can hold up to 18,202 spectators. When playing at Brunton Park Carlisle United footballers wear blue shirts and blue shorts, while their away kit is sky blue.
The Cumbrians maintain a rivalry with Workington And Barrow, but it has to be noted that the two clubs have not met in the Football League since the 1970s. Carlisle United won their first Football League Trophy in the 1996/97 season, with the team beating Colchester United 4-3 on penalties.
The Cumbrians repeated the success 14 years later (2010/11) as they defeated Brentford 1-0, thanks to Peter Michael Murphy’s goal. Carlisle United recorded their biggest win against Hartlepool United (8-0) on September 1, 1928, with the team suffering their heaviest defeat to Hull City (1-11) on January 14, 1939.