FM Preview: Morecambe v Northampton Town 07 May 2011

Last updated : 06 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Morecambe v Northampton Town fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Globe Arena on Saturday afternoon, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Shrimps lost the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Morecambe and Northampton Town at Globe Arena was just last season, in October 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 2-4 winners in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 15 Feb Northampton 3 - 3 Morecambe League Two
2009/2010 Sat 20 Mar Northampton 2 - 0 Morecambe League Two
2009/2010 Sat 24 Oct Morecambe 2-4 Northampton League Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Shrimps have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Northampton Town is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Cobblers have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Morecambe find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 51 points from their 45 matches.

Northampton Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 49 points from 45 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Morecambe 6 2 2 2 8 12 8
Northampton Town 6 1 4 1 11 11 7

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

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 Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Northampton Town Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 11 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here