FM Preview: Hereford United v Morecambe 25 Jan 2011

Last updated : 24 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Hereford United v Morecambe fixture

Morecambe face a trip to Hereford United at Edgar Street on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 13 games played, Shrimps have recorded 4 wins, and Hereford Utd. have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2010, with Morecambe inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Bulls in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 16 MarHereford Utd.0 - 1MorecambeLGE2
2009/2010Sat 08 AugMorecambe2 - 2Hereford Utd.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 22 DecHereford Utd.0 - 3MorecambeLGE2
2007/2008Sat 15 SepMorecambe0 - 3Hereford Utd.LGE2
2005/2006Thu 11 MayHereford Utd.3 - 2MorecambeCFPO
2005/2006Sun 07 MayMorecambe1 - 1Hereford Utd.CFPO
2005/2006Tue 04 AprMorecambe2 - 2Hereford Utd.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Hereford United haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Bulls, with 8 goals against.

Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Shrimps's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Hereford Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower League Two with a return of just 22 points from their 23 games thus far. Morecambe find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Shrimps has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Hereford Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Hereford Utd. Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Morecambe 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.