Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Carlisle United and Crewe Alexandra face each other at Brunton Park in what is expected to be a close League Two encounter. The Cumbrians are undefeated in the previous three league matches, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to escape the relegation zone. Wales international Benjamin Williams limped off with injury in a goalless draw with Doncaster, with Harrison Neal being ready to sneak into the starting XI.
The Railwaymen, on the other hand, have not suffered a loss in the league since September 28, 2024. Crewe are eager to stay in the automatic promotion berth and seeing that they will go for a victory as well, we are tempted to put our money on both teams to score. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the away team, Jack Lankester is in line to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Port Vale.
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.