History of the Rochdale v Morecambe fixture
Morecambe pack their bags to visit Rochdale at Spotland on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Most of the previous meetings have ended up in defeat for the Shrimps.
The previous match played between the two at Spotland was within the last three years, in December 2009, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/2010 | Mon 28 Dec | Rochdale | 4-1 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Fri 04 Sep | Morecambe | 3 - 3 | Rochdale | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 17 Feb | Rochdale | 1 - 1 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 18 Oct | Morecambe | 1 - 1 | Rochdale | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 19 Apr | Rochdale | 1 - 0 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 27 Oct | Morecambe | 1 - 1 | Rochdale | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Rochdale have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.
Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Shrimps's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
Rochdale are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 19 points from 11 games.
Morecambe find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 12 points from their 11 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 12 |
| Morecambe | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Rochdale may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rochdale | Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Unbeaten run of 7 matches. |
| Morecambe | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here