FootyMAD's Macclesfield Town match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Morecambe v Macclesfield Town fixture

Morecambe prepare to entertain Macclesfield Town at Christie Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Christie Park was less than a year ago, in December 2008, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Mon 13 AprMacclesfield0 - 1MorecambeLGE2
2008/2009Fri 26 DecMorecambe4-1MacclesfieldLGE2
2007/2008Sat 09 FebMorecambe0 - 1MacclesfieldLGE2
2007/2008Sat 05 JanMacclesfield1 - 2MorecambeLGE2
1996/1997Tue 10 SepMacclesfield0 - 0MorecambeCONF
1996/1997Wed 21 AugMorecambe1 - 0MacclesfieldCONF
1995/1996Tue 10 OctMacclesfield2 - 0MorecambeCONF

Recent respective form guides

Morecambe have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Shrimps's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Macclesfield have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Silkmen have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Morecambe are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches. Macclesfield see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe60247202
Macclesfield6222478

FootyMad's prediction ...

Morecambe are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Macclesfield Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.