Struggling Mansfield Town will be hoping to pull off an upset when they welcome high-flying Morecambe in the upcoming league round. It’s 19th vs 4th and the home crowd will have moderate expectations.
- Mansfield Town has the most dropped points from leading position (21) in League Two
- Morecambe have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
It's no vacation for neither Mansfield nor Morecambe as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Mansfield Town form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the League Two this season. Mansfield Town, who have the fewest points (12) at home in League Two, have only managed 2 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses from their games here at One Call Stadium. Mansfield has three losses from their three previous games and the tension is increasing in the dressing room for both the manager N. Clough and the players. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Mansfield Town, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.
Mansfield Town are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 198 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by J. Reid).
The fans are hoping that Mansfield will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the League Two game against Harrogate Town (placed 13th). Before that game, the home loss against Cambridge United with the scoreline 0-3.
There will be little rest for Mansfield after this match as they are travelling to Bradford City for a League Two game in only three days.
Mansfield has scored 18 league goals at home this season, in 14 matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Mansfield defense is not exactly impregnable. 23 goals conceded from 14 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Morecambe form and stats
As the visiting team in League Two matches, Morecambe have produced an overall stat of 7-3-6 so far.
Morecambe won their last game, 2-1 versus Salford City played at home. Preceding that game was the away victory against Barrow with the score of 2-1.
The end of the last match, against Salford City, was very satisfying as Aaron Wildig scored the winning goal deep into overtime.
A quick return to home after this game, as Morecambe are hosting Crawley Town in the League Two only three days away.
Morecambe have scored 22 goals on their travels this season, from 16 away games in the league. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Morecambe have conceded 25 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Morecambe - Mansfield 1-1. Last ten meetings between the teams: Mansfield won five, Morecambe won one and four draws. six games with over 2,5 goals, four matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  C. Gomes 9 goals |   J. Bowery 7 goals |  A. Wildig 6 goals |
Mansfield Town missing players
Morecambe missing players
| Mansfield Town | Morecambe | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | 4 | Played | P | 5 | 16 | 30 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 4 | 7 | 14 |
| 13 | 6 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 | 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| 37 | 18 | 3 | Scored | S | 11 | 22 | 41 |
| 40 | 23 | 6 | Conceded | C | 7 | 25 | 41 |
| 90% | 86% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 72% | 79% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 94% | 83% |
| 48% | 57% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 69% | 60% |
| 31% | 36% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 40% | 25% | 23% |
| 17% | 21% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 6% | 7% |
| 66% | 64% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 75% | 67% |
| 21% | 21% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 12% | 20% |
| 24% | 29% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 12% | 13% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 12.5 | 14.4 | 14.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12.8 | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| 3.4 | 4 | 2.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| 38% | 32% | 27% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 88% | 73% |
- Mansfield Town has the fewest points (12) at home in League Two
- Mansfield Town has the most dropped points from leading position (21) in League Two
- Mansfield Town have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Morecambe have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Morecambe haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Cambridge United | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 47 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 52 |
| 2 | Forest Green Rovers | 28 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 39 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 51 |
| 3 | Cheltenham Town | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 38 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 50 |
| 4 | Morecambe | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 41 | 41 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 25 | 0 | 49 |
| 5 | Tranmere Rovers | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 40 | 36 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 48 |
| 6 | Exeter City | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 51 | 35 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 46 |
| 7 | Salford City | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 39 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 45 |
| 8 | Newport County | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 31 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 6 | 44 |
| 9 | Bolton Wanderers | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 38 | 40 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 44 |
| 10 | Carlisle United | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 37 | 27 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 43 |
| 11 | Bradford City | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 32 | 31 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 1 | 40 |
| 12 | Leyton Orient | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 35 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 4 | 39 |
| 13 | Harrogate Town | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 34 | 37 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 22 | -3 | 39 |
| 14 | Crawley Town | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 38 | 37 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 1 | 38 |
| 15 | Walsall | 28 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 35 | 37 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 19 | -2 | 37 |
| 16 | Scunthorpe United | 28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 31 | 37 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -6 | 35 |
| 17 | Oldham Athletic | 29 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 46 | 53 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 26 | -7 | 35 |
| 18 | Port Vale | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 41 | 44 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 26 | -3 | 34 |
| 19 | Mansfield Town | 29 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 37 | 40 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 23 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 17 | -3 | 34 |
| 20 | Stevenage | 31 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 31 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 19 | -7 | 34 |
| 21 | Colchester United | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 31 | 39 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 23 | -8 | 33 |
| 22 | Barrow | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 33 | 39 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 26 |
| 23 | Grimsby Town | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 47 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 26 | -25 | 24 |
| 24 | Southend United | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 18 | 45 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 22 | -27 | 24 |