FA Cup

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Carlisle United

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Tamworth

Team Performance 2 out of 10

Carlisle United vs Tamworth Prediction | FA Cup | 17/10

The encounter between Carlisle United and Tamworth is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10, at Brunton Park.

This FA Cup fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Draw

Why we predict a draw

We expect the match between Carlisle United and Tamworth to end in a draw.

Both teams appear evenly matched, and we expect a balanced contest where neither side fully dominates. A draw looks like a likely outcome after 90 minutes.

Key Betting Insights

Carlisle United

Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 5 of Carlisle United's last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches

Tamworth

Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Won 3 of their last 5 matches

Draw: 3/1

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Match Result

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Carlisle United Preview

Carlisle United is yet to feature in the FA Cup, so this fixture marks their first outing in the competition.

Looking at Carlisle United's performance across all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

Matches played: 63
Wins: 35
Draws: 13
Losses: 15
Goals Scored: 120 (Avg. 1.9)
Goals Conceded: 81 (Avg. 1.29)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Carlisle United

Goals Scored: 120

Goals Conceded: 81

Average Goals Scored: 1.9

Average Goals Conceded: 1.29

Wins: 35

Goal Difference: 39

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Carlisle United 0 - 0 Kidderminster Harriers	D
03/10	Aldershot Town 1 - 3 Carlisle United	W
29/09	Fylde 0 - 2 Carlisle United	W
26/09	Carlisle United 2 - 5 Woking	L
19/09	Eastleigh 1 - 0 Carlisle United	L

Carlisle United to win the match: 4/7

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £15.71

Tamworth Preview

On the other hand, Tamworth is yet to play a match in the FA Cup, making this their first appearance in the competition.

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

Matches played: 61
Wins: 22
Draws: 13
Losses: 26
Goals Scored: 85 (Avg. 1.39)
Goals Conceded: 102 (Avg. 1.67)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Tamworth

Goals Scored: 85

Goals Conceded: 102

Average Goals Scored: 1.39

Average Goals Conceded: 1.67

Wins: 22

Goal Difference: -17

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Tamworth 1 - 2 Barrow	L
03/10	Hartlepool United 0 - 1 Tamworth	W
30/09	Tamworth 2 - 0 Sutton United	W
26/09	Aldershot Town 5 - 1 Tamworth	L
19/09	Tamworth 2 - 1 Wealdstone	W

Tamworth to win the match: 4/1

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Statistical Insights for Carlisle United vs Tamworth

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

Carlisle United

England - FA Cup

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W W L L	1.4
Home	D L D D W	1.2
Away	W W L L D	1.4

Tamworth

England - FA Cup

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L W W L W	1.8
Home	L W W D W	2
Away	W L L L L	0.6

Favourite

Home Win

4/7

63.69%

Draw

10/3

22.68%

Away Win

9/2

18.76%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Carlisle United

last 5 matches

Tamworth

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Carlisle United and Tamworth goals scored count, last 5 matches

Kidderminster Harriers

Aldershot Town

Fylde

Woking

Eastleigh

Barrow

Hartlepool United

Sutton United

Aldershot Town

Wealdstone

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Carlisle United

last 5 matches

Tamworth

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Tamworth conceded +14% more goals than Carlisle United in the last 5 matches.

Carlisle United and Tamworth goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Kidderminster Harriers

Aldershot Town

Fylde

Woking

Eastleigh

Barrow

Hartlepool United

Sutton United

Aldershot Town

Wealdstone

Published on 14 October 2026, at 17:01 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 03:15

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.