History of the Morecambe v Shrewsbury Town fixture
Morecambe prepare to entertain Shrewsbury Town at Globe Arena on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 6 games played, Shrimps have recorded 2 wins, and Shrewsbury Town have come away with 1 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Globe Arena was just last season, in October 2010, the Shrimps carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 26 Nov | Shrewsbury Tn. | 2 - 0 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 08 Jan | Shrewsbury Tn. | 1 - 3 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 09 Oct | Morecambe | 1-0 | Shrewsbury Tn. | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 01 May | Shrewsbury Tn. | 2 - 3 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 03 Oct | Morecambe | 1 - 1 | Shrewsbury Tn. | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 21 Mar | Shrewsbury Tn. | 0 - 0 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 06 Sep | Morecambe | 1 - 0 | Shrewsbury Tn. | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Morecambe have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.
Shrewsbury Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Morecambe's 51 points from 38 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Shrewsbury Town are holding the final promotion place in the npower League Two, and have accumulated 68 points from the 37 games they have played so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Shrewsbury Town | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Morecambe are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Morecambe | 8 games since last home draw. |
| Shrewsbury Town | Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here