FootyMAD's Morecambe match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Morecambe v Exeter City fixture

Exeter City pack their bags to visit Morecambe at Christie Park on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Three-out-of-four times, this fixture has resulted in a draw for Grecians.

The previous match played between the two at Christie Park was within the last three years, in October 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 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:
2006/2007Sun 20 MayExeter City1 - 2MorecambeCFPO
2006/2007Sat 17 MarExeter City1 - 0MorecambeCONF
2006/2007Sat 14 OctMorecambe2 - 2Exeter CityCONF
2005/2006Sat 21 JanMorecambe2 - 2Exeter CityCONF
2005/2006Sat 20 AugExeter City2 - 0MorecambeCONF
2004/2005Fri 25 MarMorecambe2 - 2Exeter CityCONF
2004/2005Sat 14 AugExeter City1 - 1MorecambeCONF

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Shrimps in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Grecians have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Grecians, and 9 goals against.

Morecambe find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 16 points from their 16 matches. Exeter City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 27 from their 16 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe63128610
Exeter City63039119

FootyMad's prediction ...

Grecians's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Morecambe, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Exeter City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.