Carlisle United

League Two - 2024/2025

Carlisle United Playing Style Analysis

Carlisle United employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the League Two, earning an overall performance rating of 45.2/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 46 matches in the 2024/2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Carlisle United's primary strengths lie in possession play (86.1% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the League Two for these aspects of play.

Areas for Tactical Development

Analysis reveals opportunities for improvement in clinical finishing (10.0% percentile), defensive solidity (13.0% percentile) . These represent the primary focus areas for Carlisle United's tactical development.

Carlisle United 2024/2025 Season Performance

In the 2024/2025 League Two season, Carlisle United has been analyzed across 46 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.28 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the League Two.

With an average 53.0% ball possession, Carlisle United demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Possession-heavy, methodical approach

Overall Performance Rating: 45.2/100

Key Strengths:

Possession Play (86.1%)

Areas for Improvement:

Clinical Finishing (10.0%)
Defensive Solidity (13.0%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 46

Avg xG per Game 1.28

Avg Possession 53.0%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10

Avg xG per Game 1.35

Avg Possession 49.6%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)

1.28 vs 1.24

56%

↗ +3.0%

Non-Penalty xG

1.25 vs 1.16

65%

↗ +7.0%

Expected Goals on Target

1.10 vs 1.17

35%

↖ -5.9%

Goals per Game

1.1 vs 1.4

13%

↖ -22.2%

Total Shots

11.6 vs 11.6

52%

↖ -0.0%

Shots on Target

3.7 vs 3.8

35%

↖ -2.6%

Shots Inside Box

7.2 vs 7.1

52%

↗ +0.9%

Big Chances Created

2.1 vs 2.1

52%

↗ +1.3%

Big Chances Missed

1.5 vs 1.3

78%

↘ +14.0%

Assists

0.9 vs 1.0

26%

↖ -13.3%

Key Passes

8.5 vs 7.9

74%

↗ +8.5%

Possession %

53.0 vs 49.9

87%

↗ +6.4%

Total Passes

398 vs 358

87%

↗ +11.0%

Successful Passes

295 vs 254

87%

↗ +16.1%

Pass Accuracy %

72.4 vs 68.6

83%

↗ +5.6%

Long Passes

56.8 vs 56.1

48%

↗ +1.2%

Successful Long Passes

22.7 vs 25.3

22%

↖ -10.5%

Total Attacks

99.7 vs 96.7

65%

↗ +3.1%

Dangerous Attacks

43.9 vs 46.3

30%

↖ -5.1%

Corners

5.2 vs 4.8

78%

↗ +7.8%

Total Crosses

20.9 vs 19.2

78%

↗ +8.9%

Accurate Crosses

4.5 vs 4.4

56%

↗ +2.9%

Successful Dribbles

6.8 vs 6.2

70%

↗ +9.4%

Tackles

17.1 vs 16.4

74%

↗ +4.5%

Interceptions

7.3 vs 7.9

30%

↖ -7.0%

Duels Won

60.7 vs 61.2

52%

↖ -0.9%

Fouls Committed

11.2 vs 11.6

35%

↙ -4.0%

Offsides

1.1 vs 1.8

↙ -39.6%

Expected Goals Against

1.46 vs 1.23

87%

↘ +17.9%

Expected Goal Difference

0.09 vs 0.01

56%

↗ +1672.8%

Shooting Performance

-0.18 vs -0.07

17%

↖ +149.4%

Expected Goals Prevented

-0.17 vs 0.05

↖ -455.9%

Expected Goals (xG)

1.35 vs 1.24

L10

↗ +8.8%

Non-Penalty xG

1.27 vs 1.16

L10

↗ +9.4%

Expected Goals on Target

1.54 vs 1.17

L10

↗ +32.2%

Goals per Game

1.8 vs 1.4

L10

↗ +30.5%

Total Shots

11.7 vs 11.6

L10

↗ +1.0%

Shots on Target

4.3 vs 3.8

L10

↗ +12.1%

Shots Inside Box

7.3 vs 7.1

L10

↗ +2.9%

Big Chances Created

2.6 vs 2.1

L10

↗ +25.0%

Big Chances Missed

1.7 vs 1.3

L10

↘ +26.6%

Assists

1.3 vs 1.0

L10

↗ +29.6%

Key Passes

8.9 vs 7.9

L10

↗ +13.3%

Possession %

49.6 vs 49.9

L10

↖ -0.5%

Total Passes

336 vs 358

L10

↖ -6.1%

Successful Passes

234 vs 254

L10

↖ -8.0%

Pass Accuracy %

68.1 vs 68.6

L10

↖ -0.7%

Long Passes

75.9 vs 56.1

L10

↗ +35.2%

Successful Long Passes

23.9 vs 25.3

L10

↖ -5.5%

Total Attacks

98.9 vs 96.7

L10

↗ +2.3%

Dangerous Attacks

43.1 vs 46.3

L10

↖ -6.8%

Corners

5.3 vs 4.8

L10

↗ +10.4%

Total Crosses

19.7 vs 19.2

L10

↗ +2.7%

Accurate Crosses

4.6 vs 4.4

L10

↗ +5.2%

Successful Dribbles

7.6 vs 6.2

L10

↗ +22.5%

Tackles

17.6 vs 16.4

L10

↗ +7.4%

Interceptions

7.2 vs 7.9

L10

↖ -8.6%

Duels Won

59.0 vs 61.2

L10

↖ -3.7%

Fouls Committed

12.0 vs 11.6

L10

↘ +3.1%

Offsides

1.4 vs 1.8

L10

↙ -22.3%

Expected Goals Against

1.91 vs 1.23

L10

↘ +54.3%

Expected Goal Difference

-0.34 vs 0.01

L10

↖ -6770.8%

Shooting Performance

0.19 vs -0.07

L10

↗ -363.2%

Expected Goals Prevented

0.31 vs 0.05

L10

↗ +530.7%

Next Fixture

No upcoming fixtures found.

Last 5 Results

03 May 2025

Carlisle United 2 - 2 Salford City

26 Apr 2025

Cheltenham Town 3 - 2 Carlisle United

21 Apr 2025

Accrington Stanley 1 - 1 Carlisle United

18 Apr 2025

Carlisle United 3 - 2 Port Vale

12 Apr 2025

Morecambe 0 - 2 Carlisle United

Carlisle United Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carlisle United's playing style?

Carlisle United employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the League Two, with a performance rating of 45.2/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Carlisle United's squad?

Carlisle United's current squad consists of 33 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 League Two season.

What are Carlisle United's recent results?

Carlisle United's most recent match was Carlisle United 2-2 Salford City on May 03, 2025.

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