History of the Morecambe v Oxford United fixture
Morecambe prepare to entertain Oxford United at Westgate at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to break their duck against the visitors. There have only been 1 against the opposition from the 3 matches played by the Shrimps.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Westgate was just last season, in December 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 31 Mar | Oxford Utd. | 1 - 2 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Dec | Morecambe | 0-0 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Feb | Morecambe | 0 - 3 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 04 Sep | Oxford Utd. | 4 - 0 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 06 Jan | Oxford Utd. | 0 - 0 | Morecambe | Conference |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 09 Sep | Morecambe | 0 - 3 | Oxford Utd. | Conference |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 30 Oct | Oxford Utd. | 3 - 2 | Morecambe | F.A. Cup |
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. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Shrimps in those games, with 7 conceded.
Oxford United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the U's, and 5 goals against.
Morecambe find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 21 matches.
Oxford United find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 21 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| Oxford United | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is certainly an intriguing match for the Shrimps, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Morecambe | Unbeaten in the last 5 home games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Oxford United | Previous 3 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here