FM Preview: Morecambe v Dagenham & Redbridge 04 Feb 2012

Last updated : 03 February 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Morecambe v Dagenham & Redbridge fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Dagenham & Redbridge at Globe Arena on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimps are clearly on top, having won 8 and lost only 2 of the 13 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Globe Arena was two seasons ago, in May 2010, the Shrimps carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4) match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 17 Sep Dag. & Red. 1 - 2 Morecambe League Two
2009/2010 Thu 20 May Morecambe 2-1 Dag. & Red. Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4)
2009/2010 Sun 16 May Dag. & Red. 6 - 0 Morecambe Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4)
2009/2010 Sat 24 Apr Morecambe 1 - 0 Dag. & Red. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 26 Sep Dag. & Red. 1 - 1 Morecambe League Two
2008/2009 Sat 07 Mar Dag. & Red. 0 - 2 Morecambe League Two
2008/2009 Sat 30 Aug Morecambe 1 - 2 Dag. & Red. League Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Shrimps have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Dagenham & Redbridge is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Daggers have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Morecambe see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 36 points from their 27 games played so far,

Dagenham & Redbridge are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 28 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Morecambe 6 1 2 3 8 10 5
Dagenham & Redbridge 6 1 1 4 4 13 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Shrimps to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Morecambe Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 7 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Dagenham & Redbridge Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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