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. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Shrimps.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Priestfield was less than a year ago, in May 2012, with Gillingham running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 05 May | Gillingham | 2-0 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Gillingham have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. During these games, Gills have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.
Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Shrimps have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Gillingham are leading the way in the npower League Two, with their 17 games giving them a return of 37 points.
Morecambe see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 22 points from their 17 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 11 |
| Morecambe | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Gills, as the Shrimps have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Gillingham | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Morecambe | 7 games since last away draw. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here