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Morecambe prepare to entertain Gravesend & Northfleet at Christie Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 4 games played, Shrimps have recorded 2 wins, and Gravesend & N. have come away with 1 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Christie Park was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Morecambe running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Conference match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2005/2006 | Sat 22 Apr | Morecambe | 3-0 | Gravesend & N. | CONF |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 03 Dec | Gravesend & N. | 1 - 0 | Morecambe | CONF |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 09 Apr | Gravesend & N. | 1 - 2 | Morecambe | CONF |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 21 Aug | Morecambe | 1 - 3 | Gravesend & N. | CONF |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 28 Feb | Gravesend & N. | 6 - 0 | Morecambe | CONF |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 11 Oct | Morecambe | 2 - 2 | Gravesend & N. | CONF |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 22 Mar | Gravesend & N. | 3 - 2 | Morecambe | CONF |
Recent respective form guides
Morecambe are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.
Gravesend & N. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The Fleet's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.
Morecambe find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 26 points they have accumulated from 17 games. Gravesend & N.'s total of 29 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide Conference.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Morecambe | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Gravesend & N. | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Morecambe only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Morecambe | Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Gravesend & N. | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |