History of the Morecambe v York City fixture
Morecambe prepare to entertain York City at Globe Arena on Tuesday evening, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 4 of the previous 6 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Globe Arena was just last season, in August 2012, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 02 Feb | York City | 1 - 4 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2012/2013 | Tue 21 Aug | Morecambe | 2-2 | York City | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Mon 07 May | Morecambe | 2 - 1 | York City | Conference Play-Offs |
| 2006/2007 | Fri 04 May | York City | 0 - 0 | Morecambe | Conference Play-Offs |
| 2006/2007 | Mon 01 Jan | Morecambe | 1 - 3 | York City | Conference |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 16 Dec | Morecambe | 2 - 1 | York City | Trophy |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 12 Sep | York City | 2 - 3 | Morecambe | Conference |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Morecambe's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Shrimps have scored 9, a worringly large 13 have been leaked at the other end.
York City's away form is none too clever either, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Minstermen's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Morecambe's 25 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
York City are currently lying in 19th place in Skybet League Two having mustered a points tally of 17 from their 17 matches played.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 4 |
| York City | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Morecambe at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Shrimps will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Morecambe | Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| York City | 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 6 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here