Carlisle United vs Boston United: match statistics
Carlisle United holds a significant advantage as the home side, ranking 3rd in the table and boasting an impressive 63% win rate at their home ground. The hosts score an average of 2.16 goals per match at home, with only 11% of matches failing to score, highlighting an effective offense. Boston United has poorer away form with a 37% win rate and as many as 26% of matches without scoring on the road, averaging just 1.63 goals. The difference in xG values is clear – Carlisle generates 2.02 xG at home, while Boston only 1.33 away, confirming the home team's qualitative superiority. Carlisle's positive goal difference at home (+19) and solid defensive record (63% clean sheets at home compared to 37% away) support their victory, although Boston can be a tricky opponent, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
Carlisle United vs Boston United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Carlisle United played Boston United in National League (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 6:2.
Current form
Carlisle United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Boston United: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Carlisle United scores 1.82 and concedes 1.21 goals per match. Boston United scores 1.32 and concedes 1.45. League average: 2.94 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Carlisle United 53%, Boston United 61%. Over 2.5: Carlisle United 61%, Boston United 55%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Carlisle United has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.35. Carlisle United: 14.0 shots per match, Boston United: 9.9.
Match halves
Carlisle United: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.92. Boston United: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Carlisle United: 16-30 (14 goals). Boston United: 46-60 (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.94 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Carlisle United holds a significant advantage as the home side, ranking 3rd in the table and boasting an impressive 63% win rate at their home ground. The hosts score an average of 2.16 goals per match at home, with only 11% of matches failing to score, highlighting an effective offense. Boston United has poorer away form with a 37% win rate and as many as 26% of matches without scoring on the road, averaging just 1.63 goals. The difference in xG values is clear – Carlisle generates 2.02 xG at home, while Boston only 1.33 away, confirming the home team's qualitative superiority. Carlisle's positive goal difference at home (+19) and solid defensive record (63% clean sheets at home compared to 37% away) support their victory, although Boston can be a tricky opponent, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Carlisle United | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Boston United is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Carlisle United · 1.6 pts / match - Boston United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Carlisle United is 38% better for: goals scored per match.
1.82 goals / match - Carlisle United · 1.32 goals / match - Boston United
Carlisle United is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.21 goals / match - Carlisle United · 1.45 goals / match - Boston United
Carlisle United scores in 87% of matches (33 of 38 matches), while Boston United keeps a clean sheet in 18% (7 of 38 matches).
Boston United scores in 71% of matches (27 of 38 matches), while Carlisle United keeps a clean sheet in 34% (13 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Carlisle United
Over / Under - Boston United
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Carlisle United is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / match - Carlisle United · 1.13 pts / match - Boston United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Carlisle United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 61%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Boston United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Carlisle United
Boston United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Carlisle United | Liga | Boston United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.03 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 58% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 57% | ▼ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 34% | 23% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 72% | ▼ 66% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Carlisle United 1 - 0 - 0 Boston United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Carlisle United vs Boston United?
The National League match finished Carlisle United 6:2 Boston United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Carlisle United vs Boston United?
Carlisle United score 1.82 goals per game on average and Boston United 1.32. The National League average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Carlisle United's matches and 61% of Boston United's.
What form are Carlisle United and Boston United in?
Over the last 5 games Carlisle United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Boston United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Carlisle United vs Boston United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Carlisle United vs Boston United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.