Our prediction for this FA Cup match:
Carlisle United and Shrewsbury Town take on each other at Brunton Park in the FA Cup last 64. The Cumbrians kicked off their FA Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Horsham, but they face an uphill task in Saturday’s clash. In their last home game in the League Two Carlisle defeated Walsall thanks to Tristan Abrahams’ goal, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Shrewsbury.
The Shrews, on the other hand, did well to beat Charlton 1-0 in their last League One game. Shrewsbury, though, have yet to record a win on the road this season, and that is the main reason why we are tempted to put our money on draw. Under 2.5 goals have been netted in two of their last three meetings in all competitions.
Highlighted Player (Magnus Norman ):
Magnus Norman is a talented goalkeeper who plays for Carlisle United in the League Two, the fourth tier of the English football system. Born in London on January 19, 1997, Norman is a product of his hometown club Fulham.
Despite being a Fulham player from 2014 to 2020, the shot-stopper did not see any game action with the Cottagers at senior level. After spending a couple of years on loan at the likes of Farnborough, Hayes and Yeading United, Southport, and Rochdale, he signed a two-year deal with Carlisle United on August 7, 2020.
Magnus Norman represented England at under-18 youth level, but he has yet to receive a call-up for the senior team. The Carlisle United goalkeeper made his debut with the club in an EFL Trophy clash against Sunderland on October 6, 2020. The Black Cats won the game 5-3. Magnus Norman wears the No. 1 shirt at Carlisle United.
Highlighted Team (Shrewsbury):
Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Shrewsbury Town are a professional club that play home games at New Meadow stadium, the venue which was opened in 2007 and has the capacity of 10,361. Shrewsbury Town were founded back in 1886, with some reports indicating the club was established at the Lion Hotel.
The Blues wear blue shirts with yellow stripe and blue shorts when playing at home, whilst the colour of their away kit is purple. Mickey Brown holds the club record for most appearances as he played 190 games for the club, scoring 9 goals in the league. Both Wolverhampton and Walsall are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals, but there have always been fireworks in matches between Shrewsbury Town and Hereford United as well.
The two teams face each other in the “A49 derby” and it has to be noted that the Blues have built rivalries with Chester City and Wrexham as well.