FootyMAD's Tamworth match preview

Last updated : 22 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Tamworth v Morecambe fixture

Morecambe face a trip to Tamworth at The Lamb Ground on Saturday afternoon, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. Shrimps won the only previous game contested between the two teams.

The only previous meeting between Tamworth and Morecambe at was just last season, in September 2003, with Morecambe inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the Lambs in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 09 OctMorecambe3 - 0TamworthCONF
2003/2004Sat 06 DecMorecambe4 - 0TamworthCONF
2003/2004Sat 13 SepTamworth2 - 3MorecambeCONF

Recent respective form guides

Tamworth have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Lambs score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The Shrimps have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Shrimps's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Tamworth find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 49 points from their 41 matches. Morecambe's total of 70 points from their 41 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
Tamworth62408610
Morecambe641112613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Morecambe are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Tamworth. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Tamworth Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 10 matches.
Morecambe 4 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.