History of the Morecambe v Northampton Town fixture
Morecambe prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Westgate on Tuesday evening, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. Each previous meeting has resulted in defeat for the Shrimps.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Westgate was just last season, in January 2012, with Northampton Town inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Shrimps in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 20 Nov | Northampton | 3 - 0 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 07 Jan | Morecambe | 1-2 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 27 Aug | Northampton | 0 - 2 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 07 May | Morecambe | 1 - 2 | Northampton | League Two |
| 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 been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.
Northampton Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Cobblers have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Morecambe see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 49 points from their 37 games played so far,
Northampton Town are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 61 points from 37 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Northampton Town | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Shrimps go into their game against Northampton Town in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Morecambe | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Northampton Town | Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here