FM Preview: Gillingham v Morecambe 05 May 2012

Last updated : 04 May 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Gillingham v Morecambe fixture

Morecambe face a trip to Gillingham at Priestfield on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The two previous games have resulted in one drawn game and one defeat for the Shrimps.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield was just last season, in April 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 29 Oct Morecambe 2 - 1 Gillingham League Two
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr Gillingham 1-1 Morecambe League Two
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Morecambe 1 - 1 Gillingham League Two
2008/2009 Sat 17 Jan Morecambe 0 - 1 Gillingham League Two
2008/2009 Sat 11 Oct Gillingham 5 - 0 Morecambe League Two

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Recent respective form guides

Gillingham have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Gills in those games, with 9 conceded.

Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Gillingham lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 67 points from their 45 games so far.

Morecambe see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 56 points from their 45 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Gillingham 6 2 3 1 9 6 9
Morecambe 6 1 2 3 8 10 5

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Gillingham may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Gillingham 9 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Morecambe Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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