Braintree vs Carlisle: result 1-2 and analysis
National LeagueRegular Season - 41Kick-off on March 28, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Cressing Road Stadium, Braintree, Essex
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What was the result of Braintree vs Carlisle?
Carlisle won 1-2 on March 28, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 34′R. LinneyCarlisle
- 41′L. WalkerBraintree
- 89′C. HarperCarlisle
Official lineup for Braintree vs Carlisle
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Braintree
- 9L. Walker
- 14J. Akinde
- 6J. Vennings
- 19M. Dibley-Dias
- 33E. Okunowo
- 39E. Thorpe
- 2A. Francis-Clarke
- 8R. Battrum
- 21Ben Drake
- 32James Andrew Clarridge
- 1M. Terry
Carlisle
- 7D. Ajiboye
- 10R. Linney
- 20A. Gilliead
- 30H. Parker
- 16S. Wearne
- 37H. Macadam
- 3C. Harper
- 4T. Thomas
- 5M. Feeney
- 18J. Ellis
- 1G. Breeze
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Braintree have 2 wins, 6 draws and 7 defeats; Carlisle have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Brackley Town(away) | 1-1 | National League |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Scunthorpe(home) | 2-3 | National League |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Morecambe(away) | 1-1 | National League |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Wealdstone(home) | 1-4 | National League |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Gateshead(away) | 0-1 | National League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | FC Halifax Town(away) | 1-0 | National League |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Boston United(home) | 6-2 | National League |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Tamworth(away) | 1-2 | National League |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Aldershot Town(away) | 2-0 | National League |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Southend(home) | 2-2 | National League |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 0 Braintree wins, 0 draws, 1 Carlisle win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | Carlisle 5-0 Braintree | National League |
Last archived meeting: Carlisle vs Braintree on Aug 25, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Braintree score 0.9 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Carlisle score 2.0 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree | 0.9 | 1.8 | 2 | 10/15 | 8/15 |
| Carlisle | 2.0 | 1.5 | 3 | 9/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Carlisle | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 20 | 17 |
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