Carlisle 0-3 Swindon Town – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Swindon Town at 44%, yet other data sources diverge — this Carlisle vs Swindon Town fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Carlisle and Swindon Town meet at Brunton Park in League Two, Regular Season - 33. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 19 February 2022 at 15:00 UTC.
Current Form
Carlisle's overall League Two record this term: 3W 3D 4L from 10 games (1.20 PPG). Last five: L L L L D. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
In front of their own supporters this season, Carlisle have posted 2W 4D 4L at Brunton Park — 1.00 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Brunton Park. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Swindon Town have collected 1.30 PPG across 10 League Two outings this season: 3W 4D 3L. Last five: D D L L W. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.40. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Swindon Town's away record: 5W 1D 4L from 10 road trips in League Two this season (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.20 for Carlisle, 1.30 for Swindon Town — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
H2H Analysis
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 1 head-to-head meetings have produced 1 wins for Carlisle, 0 for Swindon Town and 0 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.0 per game across 1 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 14 Aug 2021, ended 2–1 with Carlisle winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
Carlisle goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (30 games, 15 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 20% of games (home games); they fail to score in 47% of games.
Swindon Town goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (30 games, 15 at away): they score before half-time in 47% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 73% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Carlisle 40% versus Swindon Town 70%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Carlisle 47% | Swindon Town 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Carlisle 0.96 xG and Swindon Town 1.37 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Carlisle attack 0.653 / defence 1.154 | Swindon Town attack 1.081 / defence 1.450. League average goals — home 1.019 / away 1.101. Carlisle's attack strength of 0.653 is below the league average — the 0.96 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Swindon Town bring a strong defensive rating of 1.450 — this is suppressing Carlisle's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 30 Carlisle games / 30 Swindon Town games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Carlisle 25% | Draw 31% | Swindon Town 44%. Fair-value odds: Carlisle 4.00 | Draw 3.23 | Swindon Town 2.27. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 41% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.34. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 59% — total xG of 2.34 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Swindon Town as the most likely outcome at 44% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 31% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Swindon Town if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.34 combined xG gives a 41% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 48%. Form rates corroborate: Carlisle 20% | Swindon Town 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Carlisle vs Swindon Town | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 33 | Venue: Brunton Park • Kick-off: Saturday 19 Feb 2022, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Carlisle 25% | Draw 31% | Swindon Town 44% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 41% | BTTS 48% | xG Carlisle 0.96 / Swindon Town 1.37 • Poisson strength factors: Carlisle attack 0.653 / def 1.154 | Swindon Town attack 1.081 / def 1.450 | league avg home 1.019 / away 1.101 • Poisson stance: Swindon Town (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.96
Carlisle xG
Expected Goals
1.37
Swindon Town xG
48%
BTTS
70%
Over 1.5
41%
Over 2.5
21%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Carlisle vs Swindon Town kick off?
Carlisle vs Swindon Town kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 19 February 2022 at Brunton Park.
What was the final score in Carlisle vs Swindon Town?
Carlisle 0 - 3 Swindon Town.
Where is Carlisle vs Swindon Town being played?
The match is being played at Brunton Park.
What competition is Carlisle vs Swindon Town part of?
Carlisle vs Swindon Town is a Regular Season - 33 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Carlisle vs Swindon Town?
Our statistical model gives Carlisle a 25% chance of winning, Swindon Town a 44% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Swindon Town the favourite.
Will both teams score in Carlisle vs Swindon Town?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Carlisle and Swindon Town will score (BTTS).
Will Carlisle vs Swindon Town have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 41%.
What is the head-to-head record between Carlisle and Swindon Town?
Record (1 meetings): Carlisle 1W | Draws 0 | Swindon Town 0W.
What form are Carlisle and Swindon Town in?
Carlisle (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-L-L-L-D. Swindon Town (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-D-L-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Carlisle's attack at 0.65x the league average against Swindon Town's defence at 1.45x — combine the two and it projects 0.96 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Swindon Town's attack (1.08x) against Carlisle's defence (1.15x) — and the away total comes out at 1.37.
These ratings are built from 30/30 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-1 (11.6%), 0-0 (11.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Swindon Town Win
25%
4.08
31%
3.22
44%
2.25
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
13.3%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.8%
Draw
0 – 0
9.7%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.96
Carlisle xG
Total xG
2.34
1.37
Swindon Town xG
4.08
25%
Home win
3.22
31%
Draw
2.25
44%
Away win
Goals Markets
68%
Over 1.5
1.47
32%
Under 1.5
3.12
41%
Over 2.5
2.44
59%
Under 2.5
1.69
21%
Over 3.5
4.76
79%
Under 3.5
1.27
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.08
52%
BTTS No
1.93
Clean Sheet
25%
3.95
38%
2.62
Win to Nil
6%
16.09
17%
5.91
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.7 | 13.3 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 9.3 | 12.8 | 8.8 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 4.5 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Carlisle vs Swindon Town?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.5%.
How many goals are Carlisle and Swindon Town expected to score?
The model projects 0.96 expected goals for Carlisle and 1.37 for Swindon Town, a combined total of 2.34.
How confident is the prediction model for Carlisle vs Swindon Town?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Carlisle come into this having played 30 games, going 6W 10D 14L for 0.93 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-L-L-D.
On the other side, Swindon Town sit at 1.53 PPG from 30 outings (12W 10D 8L), a run that reads D-D-L-L-W across their last five.
Swindon Town carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.60 PPG clear of Carlisle — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
Carlisle's home form reads 3W 7D 5L across 15 games on their own ground, a 1.07 PPG return.
Away from home, Swindon Town have taken 1.80 points per game from 15 outings (8W 3D 4L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Swindon Town come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Carlisle are averaging 0.77 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game recently; Swindon Town are on 1.53 scored and 1.27 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Swindon Town in 70%.
Last 30 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Carlisle
Current Season
Swindon Town
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Carlisle and Swindon Town in coming into this match?
Carlisle have gone 6W 10D 14L in their last 30 games (0.93 PPG), while Swindon Town have gone 12W 10D 8L in their last 30 (1.53 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Carlisle at home or Swindon Town away?
Swindon Town's away record (1.80 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Carlisle at home: 1.07 PPG; Swindon Town away: 1.80 PPG.
Have Carlisle or Swindon Town been keeping clean sheets recently?
Carlisle have kept a clean sheet in 30% of their recent games, Swindon Town in 23%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 6 times that we have on record, stretching back to August 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. It has been a while since the last meeting — 1 February 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Swindon Town won 1-5 on 1 Feb 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Carlisle have gone 0W 1D 2L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Swindon Town — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
3
Carlisle
1
Draws
2
Swindon Town
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Carlisle and Swindon Town?
From 6 meetings on record, Carlisle have won 3, Swindon Town have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Carlisle and Swindon Town last play each other?
They last met on 1 February 2025, when Carlisle 1-5 Swindon Town.
Who has won more matches between Carlisle and Swindon Town?
Carlisle have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Carlisle are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 13% of those situations.
Swindon Town see a goal before the break in 47% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Carlisle 33%, Swindon Town 73% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 20% (Carlisle) and 60% (Swindon Town).
On the defensive side: Carlisle keep a clean sheet in 40% of their matches; Carlisle have failed to score in 53% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Carlisle home games / Swindon Town away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Carlisle play Swindon Town?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Carlisle's recent matches and 73% of Swindon Town's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Carlisle vs Swindon Town usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 20% of Carlisle's recent games and 60% of Swindon Town's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Carlisle and Swindon Town tend to score early?
Carlisle have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Swindon Town in 47% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Swindon Town run riot with a 0-3 hammering of Carlisle.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Swindon Town beat Carlisle 0-3 at Brunton Park, Regular Season - 33, in the League Two. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Carlisle 0.96 xG and Swindon Town 1.37 xG, a combined 2.34. The scoreboard read 0-3 for 3 actual goals. Carlisle fell 1.0 short of their projected output. Swindon Town outscored their 1.37 projection by 1.6. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Carlisle attack 0.65 / defence 1.15 against Swindon Town attack 1.08 / defence 1.45, drawn from 30/30 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Carlisle 25% | Draw 31% | Swindon Town 44%, with Swindon Town to win its most likely call at 44%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 41%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 70% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Carlisle 47%, Swindon Town 57%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Carlisle's trading profile (30 games, 15 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 40% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 47% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Swindon Town's trading profile (30 games, 15 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
On form, Swindon Town arrived the stronger side — 1.53 PPG against 0.93. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Carlisle (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Swindon Town (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.67 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.40 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.