FM Preview: Shrewsbury Town v Morecambe 08 Jan 2011

Last updated : 07 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Shrewsbury Town v Morecambe fixture

Morecambe face a trip to Shrewsbury Town at Prostar Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 1 wins from the previous 6 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2010, with Morecambe inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the Shrews in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 09 OctMorecambe1 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2009/2010Sat 01 MayShrewsbury Tn.2 - 3MorecambeLGE2
2009/2010Sat 03 OctMorecambe1 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2008/2009Sat 21 MarShrewsbury Tn.0 - 0MorecambeLGE2
2008/2009Sat 06 SepMorecambe1 - 0Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2007/2008Tue 08 AprMorecambe1 - 1Shrewsbury Tn.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 19 JanShrewsbury Tn.2 - 0MorecambeLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Shrewsbury Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Shrews in those games, with 4 conceded.

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.

Shrewsbury Tn.'s total of 34 points from their 21 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two. Morecambe are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 24 from their 21 matches played.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Shrewsbury Tn.6141747
Morecambe6213777

FootyMad's prediction ...

Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Shrewsbury Tn. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Shrewsbury Tn. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Morecambe Last drawn game 5 outings ago.