Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Forest Green
Match Time & Date:
22/01/2022
16:00
Prediction: 2-0
Carlisle
Forest Green will look to cement top position in the standings when they host Carlisle United to the New Lawn in the League Two round 28. The Green Army were not in action in midweek as their encounter with Mansfield was postponed, meaning that tired legs should not prove to be a big problem for the league leaders. The attacking partnership of Matthew Stevens and Jamille Matt has been in a perfect working order this season, and the duo is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back-line.
The Cumbrians, on the other hand, are undefeated in the previous five league fixtures. Carlisle United are high on spirits ahead of the trip to Nailsworth, but spoiling Forest Green’s party at the New Lawn is easier said than done. To make things even worse for the visitors, influential midfielder Kelvin Mellor limped off with injury in the goalless draw with Hartlepool.
Highlighted Player (Ben Stevenson):
Ben Stevenson is a product of a Coventry City football academy who plays for Colchester United as a midfielder. Born in Leicester on March 23, 1997, Stevenson started his senior career at Coventry City and made his debut with the Sky Blues on August 9, 2016, in the League Cup game against Portsmouth.
The English footballer moved to Wolverhampton in the 2018/2019 season, but he did not see any game action in the league with the Wolves. After ending his loan spells with Colchester United and Jumilla, Ben Stevenson signed a permanent two-and-a-half year contract with the U’s on January 30, 2019. He made his second debut for Colchester United against Northampton Town on February 2, 2019.
His primary position is central midfield, but he is capable of producing good performances as a defensive midfielder as well. His preferred foot is right, and he wears the number 24 shirt at Colchester.
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.
