FM Preview: Stevenage v Morecambe 22 Jan 2011

Last updated : 21 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stevenage v Morecambe fixture

Morecambe pack their bags to visit Stevenage at Broadhall Way on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 14 games played, Shrimps have recorded 4 wins, and Stevenage have come away with 6 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Broadhall Way was more than three years back, in April 2007, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw in a Conference match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 23 OctMorecambe0 - 0StevenageLGE2
2006/2007Sat 07 AprStevenage B.3 - 3MorecambeCONF
2006/2007Tue 06 FebStevenage B.3 - 0MorecambeFAT
2006/2007Sat 03 FebMorecambe1 - 1Stevenage B.FAT
2006/2007Sat 26 AugMorecambe3 - 3Stevenage B.CONF
2005/2006Sat 11 FebStevenage B.1 - 0MorecambeCONF
2005/2006Sat 24 SepMorecambe4 - 1Stevenage B.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Stevenage have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Boro in those games, with 6 conceded.

Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Stevenage find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 22 matches. Morecambe see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 30 points from their 23 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stevenage6303969
Morecambe640210612

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Shrimps has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Stevenage. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Stevenage 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Morecambe Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.