Carlisle United

vs

Southend United

Preview

Carlisle United

• Carlisle United have won four of their last five matches.
• Mark Hughes’ men, who have 71 points from 35 games, sit third in the table.
• The two teams have contrasting styles with Carlisle’s philosophy being pragmatic and direct, while Southend play a more structured, possession-based game.

Southend United

• Southend United have won three of their last five and lost two.
• Southend, who have 52 from 31 matches, occupy eighth and will feel they have a shot at the playoff places.

Key Players

• Regan Linney
  • Carlisle United forward Regan Linney has scored 13 National League 2025-2026 goals in 32 appearances and is a deadly finisher.
• Andrew Dallas
  • In Andrew Dallas they have the best player on the pitch, usually, as he has bagged ten goals in 28 National League 2025/2026 appearances, but the visitors are more vulnerable defensively.

Betting Insights

• The Cumbrians are a hard team to bet against at the moment with four wins in their last five, although they did drop points once during that run.
• They are perfect in their last two at home, while United have been solid, but not spectacular away with seven wins, four draws and six defeats in 17 National League 2025/2026 games.
• The odds for the home victory look appealing at 2.17, with BTTS - Yes at 1.61 and Over 2.5 goals at 1.76.

Prediction

• We’re taking Carlisle to win and both sides to score on Saturday.
• Back Regan Linney to be a danger in front of goal.