FootyMAD's Grays Athletic match preview

Last updated : 27 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Morecambe v Grays Athletic fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Grays Athletic at Christie Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Shrimps won the only previous game contested between the two.

The only previous meeting between Morecambe and Grays Ath. at was just last season, in December 2005, with Morecambe running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 30 SepGrays Ath.0 - 1MorecambeCONF
2005/2006Sat 29 AprGrays Ath.1 - 2MorecambeCONF
2005/2006Sat 10 DecMorecambe3-0Grays Ath.CONF

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Shrimps, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Morecambe, Grays Ath. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Blues have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Morecambe are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 78 points from 45 games. Grays Ath. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 52 points from their 45 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe641113513
Grays Ath.6222448

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Morecambe fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Shrimps. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe Won 4 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Grays Ath. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.