FootyMAD's Tamworth match preview

Last updated : 29 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tamworth v Morecambe fixture

Morecambe face a trip to Tamworth at The Lamb Ground on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Victory has been gained on 2 of the 3 previous occasions for Shrimps.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 19 SepMorecambe0 - 0TamworthCONF
2005/2006Sat 15 AprTamworth0 - 3MorecambeCONF
2005/2006Sat 03 SepMorecambe0 - 0TamworthCONF
2004/2005Sat 23 AprTamworth0 - 0MorecambeCONF
2004/2005Sat 09 OctMorecambe3 - 0TamworthCONF
2003/2004Sat 06 DecMorecambe4 - 0TamworthCONF
2003/2004Sat 13 SepTamworth2 - 3MorecambeCONF

Recent respective form guides

Tamworth are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The away form of Morecambe however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Shrimps's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Tamworth find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 22 games have yielded only 20 points. Morecambe lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide Conference, picking up 39 from their 22 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Tamworth6213667
Morecambe64119513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Shrimps have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from The Lamb Ground with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Tamworth Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Morecambe 10 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.