FootyMAD's Morecambe match preview

Last updated : 19 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Morecambe fixture

Northampton prepare to entertain Morecambe at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, for the first time in their history, and will be hoping to give their new opponents the runaround.



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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 OctMorecambe2 - 4NorthamptonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Cobblers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Shrimps have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Northampton's total of 55 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Morecambe's 52 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton640211812
Morecambe6222348

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Morecambe is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Cobblers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton 5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Morecambe No sequences of note