FootyMAD's Hereford United match preview

Last updated : 14 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Morecambe v Hereford United fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Hereford United at Christie Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Christie Park was just last season, in May 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Conference Play-Offs match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Thu 11 MayHereford Utd.3 - 2MorecambeCFPO
2005/2006Sun 07 MayMorecambe1-1Hereford Utd.CFPO
2005/2006Tue 04 AprMorecambe2 - 2Hereford Utd.CONF
2005/2006Sat 17 SepHereford Utd.1 - 0MorecambeCONF
2004/2005Tue 22 MarMorecambe2 - 1Hereford Utd.CONF
2004/2005Sat 05 MarHereford Utd.1 - 1MorecambeCONF
2003/2004Sat 17 JanMorecambe2 - 2Hereford Utd.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Shrimps, with 2 goals against.

Hereford Utd. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Morecambe's total of 8 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Hereford Utd.'s total of 8 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe641110513
Hereford Utd.631210610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Morecambe may be coming up against a decent side in Hereford Utd., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Shrimps. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Hereford Utd. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.