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Northampton prepare to entertain Morecambe at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Cobblers won the only previous game contested between the two.
The only previous meeting between Northampton and Morecambe at was less than a year ago, in March 2010, with Northampton running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Northampton | 2-0 | Morecambe | LGE2 |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 24 Oct | Morecambe | 2 - 4 | Northampton | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Northampton Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Cobblers in those games, with 7 conceded.
Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Shrimps's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Northampton see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 24 points from their 20 games played so far, Morecambe are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 21 from their 19 matches played.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Northampton | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Morecambe | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 7 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Cobblers. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Northampton | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Morecambe | Not won in previous 4 away matches. |