FM Preview: Morecambe v Bradford City 12 Mar 2011

Last updated : 11 March 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Morecambe v Bradford City fixture

Bradford City face a trip to Morecambe at Globe Arena on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 4 games played, Bantams have recorded 1 wins, and Morecambe have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 02 Oct Bradford City 0 - 1 Morecambe League Two
2009/2010 Tue 13 Apr Bradford City 2 - 0 Morecambe League Two
2009/2010 Tue 29 Sep Morecambe 0-0 Bradford City League Two
2008/2009 Fri 10 Apr Morecambe 2 - 1 Bradford City League Two
2008/2009 Sun 28 Dec Bradford City 4 - 0 Morecambe League Two
2007/2008 Sat 05 Apr Bradford City 1 - 0 Morecambe League Two
2007/2008 Fri 12 Oct Morecambe 2 - 1 Bradford City League Two

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

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. The Shrimps's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Bradford City is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Bantams have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Morecambe are currently lying in 19th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 40 from their 35 matches played.

Bradford City are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 40 from their 34 matches played.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Morecambe 6 2 1 3 7 10 7
Bradford City 6 3 0 3 7 8 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Shrimps, as the Bantams have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Morecambe Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Bradford City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here