The numbers lean Carlton Carlton edge 2–1 on season record, scoring margin, recent form and recent meetings. 156 meetings in AFL on record. A read of the stats, not a tip.
Carlton lead the head to head 91–60 (5 draws) from 156 meetings since 1925. 2026: Carlton 13–11–1, Western Bulldogs 14–10–1. Carlton have the better margin, +0.6 a game to -4.4. Last five: Carlton 3 wins, Western Bulldogs 2. Carlton average more marks per game: 103.4 to 85. Carlton average more uncontested possessions per game: 246 to 220. Carlton average more handballs per game: 164.3 to 149.9. At home: Carlton win 63%, Western Bulldogs 54% (every game we hold). Carlton’s biggest win in the rivalry: 201–72 in 1982, by 129. Head to head 91 156 games · 5 drawn 60
16 Aug 2026 · Marvel Stadium 82 82 16 May 2026 · Marvel Stadium 74 62 28 Mar 2025 · Marvel Stadium 75 83 13 July 2024 · Marvel Stadium 86 100 13 May 2023 · Marvel Stadium 59 79 24 Mar 2022 · Marvel Stadium 102 90 9 May 2021 · Marvel Stadium 91 107 12 July 2020 · People First Stadium 103 51 2026 season Per game, this season.
86.2 2,155 total Scored per gameper game 82.6 2,065 total
85.6 2,140 total Conceded per gameper game · lower is better 87 2,175 total
389.8 9,744 total Disposalsper game 358.4 8,960 total
12.4 310 total Goalsper game 11.9 298 total
103.4 2,585 total Marksper game 85.0 2,124 total
55.1 1,377 total Tacklesper game
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