FootyMAD's Morecambe match preview

Last updated : 23 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Morecambe v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton face a trip to Morecambe at Christie Park 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 respective form guides

Morecambe remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Cobblers have hit 11 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Morecambe are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 13 matches. Northampton find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 13 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Morecambe6141797
Northampton632110911

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Cobblers out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Morecambe. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Morecambe Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Northampton Not won in previous 5 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.