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Forest Green vs Morecambe

The New Lawn, Nailsworth28 October 2017 at 15:00
Referee: Charles Breakspear

Match Events

Forest Green
Morecambe
Kick Off
K. Marsh-Brown

assist: I. Osbourne

30′
45′Luke Conlan
Half Time
53′
A. KenyonK. Ellison
63′
B. RocheD. Nizic
S. Laird
64′
74′
A. WildigG. Thompson
K. Marsh-BrownE. Monthe
79′
D. TraoréOmar Bugiel
79′
85′Adam McGurk
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
2Shots off Goal5
9Total Shots11
3Blocked Shots3
5Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox6
11Fouls14
7Corner Kicks7
2Offsides10
55%Ball Possession45%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 6 defenders rated — on average, against Morecambe's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Forest Green field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Morecambe's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Forest Green start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Morecambe averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Forest Green3-5-23-4-1-2Morecambe
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Collins3Laird5Collins2Bennett16Fitzwat.20Iacovit.34Osbourne4Traoré7Marsh-B.10Brown9Doidge1Roche5Old24Rose14Conlan2McGowan22Müller8Fleming15Wildig4Kenyon28McGurk9Oliver

Substitutes

Coach: M. Cooper

Substitutes

Coach: J. Bentley

Forest GreenPosition StrengthMorecambe
Forest Green3-5-2
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
3DefenderS. Laird
5DefenderL. Collins
2DefenderD. Bennett
16DefenderJ. Fitzwater
20DefenderA. Iacovitti
7DefenderK. Marsh-Brown
34MidfielderI. Osbourne
4MidfielderD. Traoré
10MidfielderR. Brown
9ForwardC. Doidge
Morecambe3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperB. Roche
5DefenderS. Old
24DefenderM. Rose
14DefenderL. Conlan
22DefenderM. Müller
2MidfielderA. McGowan
8MidfielderA. Fleming
15MidfielderA. Wildig
4MidfielderA. Kenyon
28ForwardA. McGurk
9ForwardV. Oliver

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Morecambe 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by K. Marsh-Brown 30′, S. Laird 64′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Forest Green had 55% possession while Morecambe held 45%. Forest Green had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Morecambe. Forest Green made 2 substitutions, Morecambe made 3.

Rivalry since 2018

Forest Green vs Morecambe Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Forest Green
5
wins
Drawn
3
Morecambe
4
wins
Total goals
35 · 2.9/match
Both scored
8/12 · 67%
Over 2.5
8/12 · 67%

Recent Form

Forest Green

LWLWDW

Morecambe

LLLDWL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Forest Green4wins
2draws9 meetings
Morecambe3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.6

Average goals per game

56%

Games with 3+ goals

56%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (25%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (45%) — the odds may underestimate Morecambe.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 46.2%Draw 27.5%Away 30.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.153.503.25
Max2.203.713.44
Market favourite:Forest Green · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market45.4%26.3%28.4%
Public market44.2%26.3%29.5%
Δ1.2%1.2%

Forest Green vs Morecambe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (46%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Forest GreenHalf-time:10Morecambe
9Shots11
4Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
20/04/24Morecambe1–2Forest Green2.13/3.53/3.35
30/09/23Forest Green1–2Morecambe1.99/3.56/3.74
09/03/21Forest Green2–2Morecambe2.31/3.23/3.21
24/10/20Morecambe1–2Forest Green3.28/3.52/2.15
22/10/19Morecambe0–2Forest Green2.99/3.32/2.47
09/03/19Morecambe3–0Forest Green3.55/3.50/2.11
17/11/18Forest Green0–1Morecambe1.58/4.18/5.92
17/02/18Morecambe1–1Forest Green2.29/3.36/3.29
28/10/17Forest Green2–0Morecambe2.17/3.64/3.33

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Away Record: Morecambe

W 229D 196L 302
Over 2.550
Goals scored890

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026