FM Preview: York City v Morecambe 02 Feb 2013

Last updated : 01 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the York City v Morecambe fixture

Morecambe travel to take on York City at Bootham Crescent on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 7 games played, Shrimps have recorded 1 wins, and York City have come away with 2 victories.

The last time the two teams met at York City was back in May 2007, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a Conference Play-Offs match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
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
2005/2006 Sat 31 Dec York City 1 - 1 Morecambe Conference

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Recent respective form guides

York City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Shrimps's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

York City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 29 matches.

Morecambe find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 36 points from their 29 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
York City 6 1 4 1 6 4 7
Morecambe 6 2 3 1 6 5 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Morecambe on their travels as of late, but we can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against York City. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
York City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Morecambe No sequences of note

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