FootyMAD's Darlington match preview

Last updated : 14 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Morecambe v Darlington fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Darlington at Christie Park on Tuesday evening, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent respective form guides

Morecambe have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Shrimps in those games, with 8 conceded.

Darlington have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Quakers, and 3 goals against.

Morecambe lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League Two, picking up 42 points from their 25 games so far. Darlington are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 43 points from 23 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe650114815
Darlington631213510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Morecambe may be coming up against a decent side in Darlington, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Shrimps. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe Won 5 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Darlington 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.