The home fans are expecting three points in this fixture, as the home advantage should be put to good use versus a struggling visitor. Morecambe are in the 9th position while the guesting Stevenage worry at 21st.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Morecambe form and stats
When playing at home in the League Two, Morecambe have managed 1 win, 2 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 5 games.
A good away victory last time out for Morecambe, who won 1-0 against Maldon & Tiptree. In the match before that, Morecambe hosted Exeter City and drew the League Two game 2-2.
This is expected to be a close game, with Morecambe perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Morecambe as a small favourite), we find eight games. Morecambe has won two of these, drawn three and lost three.
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the EFL Trophy game versus Manchester United U21 in only four days. This game is also played here at Globe Arena.
The Morecambe fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 5 in 5 matches. Morecambe are struggling defensively, conceding on average more than two goals per home game (10 from 5 played).
Stevenage form and stats
There's been little loot from Stevenage's travels as they have only collected 3 points from 6 away games in the League Two. Stevenage only have 0 wins to counter their 3 defeats and 3 draws.
Stevenage's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus Concord Rangers (after extra-time, 5-4 on penalties) that finished 2-2. Preceding that game, the 1-3 loss visiting Colchester United's place.
The draw against Concord Rangers (after extra-time, 5-4 on penalties) came from a losing position. The Stevenage manager A. Revell brought on D. Newton as a substitute and the player scored to make the scores level.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Stevenage playing away and similar expectations, we found seven relevant matches. Results were three Stevenage wins, two draws and two defeats.
The visitors will be packing their bags again in only three days as another away game awaits: The EFL Trophy trip to Northampton Town.
Goals are few and far between in Stevenage's away league games. Only 3 goals from 6 travels. Stevenage have conceded 7 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: one win for Morecambe, two draws and seven wins for Stevenage. Over 2,5 goals: four times; under 2,5 goals: six games.Top Goalscorers
  A. Phillips 5 goals |  A. Wildig 2 goals |  C. Gomes 2 goals |
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| Morecambe | Stevenage | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 3 | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | 5 | 1 | Scored | S | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 21 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 5 | 7 | 11 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 67% | 67% | 73% |
| 82% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 50% | 45% |
| 73% | 60% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 33% | 27% |
| 45% | 40% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 17% | 9% |
| 18% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 64% | 60% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 50% | 27% |
| 18% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 33% | 36% |
| 18% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 50% | 64% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 | 2.2 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 105 | 41 | 9 | Total Shots | T S | 32 | 60 | 137 |
| 19 | 8 | 1 | Shots on Target | S O | 9 | 17 | 42 |
| 74% | 62% | 100% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 18% | 14% |
- Morecambe have scored more than double the goals of Stevenage.
- Morecambe haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Stevenage have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Stevenage have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Stevenage have yet to win a game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Newport County | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 25 |
| 2 | Cambridge United | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 23 |
| 3 | Forest Green Rovers | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 21 |
| 4 | Exeter City | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 20 |
| 5 | Carlisle United | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| 6 | Cheltenham Town | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 19 |
| 7 | Port Vale | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 19 |
| 8 | Crawley Town | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 17 |
| 9 | Morecambe | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -7 | 17 |
| 10 | Salford City | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 11 | Colchester United | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 16 |
| 12 | Walsall | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 16 |
| 13 | Leyton Orient | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 14 | Harrogate Town | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 15 | Bradford City | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| 16 | Grimsby Town | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -3 | 12 |
| 17 | Tranmere Rovers | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 12 |
| 18 | Barrow | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -1 | 11 |
| 19 | Oldham Athletic | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -6 | 11 |
| 20 | Bolton Wanderers | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -8 | 10 |
| 21 | Stevenage | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -5 | 7 |
| 22 | Mansfield Town | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 7 |
| 23 | Scunthorpe United | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | -13 | 4 |
| 24 | Southend United | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 | -20 | 2 |