FootyMAD's Aldershot Town match preview

Last updated : 24 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aldershot Town v Morecambe fixture

Morecambe face a trip to Aldershot Town at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. Both of the previous encounters have resulted in a drawn game.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2004, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 10 SepMorecambe5 - 2Aldershot Tn.CONF
2004/2005Tue 08 MarMorecambe0 - 0Aldershot Tn.CONF
2004/2005Sat 06 NovAldershot Tn.3 - 3MorecambeCONF
2003/2004Sat 29 NovAldershot Tn.2 - 2MorecambeCONF
2003/2004Sat 06 SepMorecambe2 - 0Aldershot Tn.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Aldershot Town are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Shots in those games, with 5 conceded.

Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Aldershot Tn. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 35 points from their 29 matches. Morecambe's total of 51 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide Conference.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aldershot Tn.60248152
Morecambe63039109

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Shrimps out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Aldershot Tn.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Aldershot Tn. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Morecambe Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.