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Morecambe vs Macclesfield

Globe Arena, Morecambe22 September 2018 at 15:00
Referee: Geoff Eltringham

Match Events

Morecambe
Macclesfield
Kick Off
Samuel Lavelle23′
38′Michael Rose
38′
C. EvansC. Maycock
A. KenyonA. Tutte
45′
Half Time
A. Leitch-Smith

assist: L. Mandeville

61′
66′
M. NapaH. Smith
A. WildigV. Oliver
71′
72′
D. Whitaker
R. OatesK. Ellison
76′
A. Fleming

assist: A. Tutte

77′
78′
T. MarshP. Vincenti
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Morecambe deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Macclesfield'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

Morecambe field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Macclesfield'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

Morecambe start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Macclesfield 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.

MorecambePosition StrengthMacclesfield
Morecambe
1GoalkeeperB. Roche
2DefenderZ. Mills
3DefenderL. Conlan
16DefenderS. Lavelle
14DefenderJ. Yarney
8MidfielderA. Fleming
15MidfielderA. Wildig
4MidfielderA. Kenyon
18ForwardR. Oates
28ForwardA. Leitch-Smith
17ForwardL. Mandeville
Macclesfield
1GoalkeeperK. O'Hara
6DefenderJ. Grimes
17DefenderC. Evans
5DefenderF. Kelleher
19DefenderJ. Pearson
24MidfielderM. Rose
3MidfielderD. Fitzpatrick
23MidfielderD. Whitaker
16MidfielderM. Napa
8ForwardT. Marsh
13ForwardN. Blissett

Match Summary

Morecambe defeated Macclesfield 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2018. Goals were scored by A. Leitch-Smith 61′, D. Whitaker 72′, A. Fleming 77′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Morecambe made 3 substitutions, Macclesfield made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Morecambe vs Macclesfield Head to Head Results

6 stretnutí
Morecambe
3
wins
Drawn
3
Macclesfield
0
wins
Total goals
12 · 2.0/match
Both scored
3/6 · 50%
Over 2.5
1/6 · 17%

Recent Form

Morecambe

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Macclesfield

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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.

Morecambe4wins
4draws10 meetings
Macclesfield2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.4

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Morecambe.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

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 39.6%Draw 30.2%Away 34.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.302.80
Max2.543.343.00
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market37.9%28.7%33.4%
Public market38.2%29.4%32.4%
Δ0.3%0.7%1.0%

Morecambe vs Macclesfield — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Morecambe
Result vs. Market: Morecambe (40%)

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.

MorecambeHalf-time:00Macclesfield
14Shots5
6Shots 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
26/01/10Macclesfield2–2Morecambe2.59/3.26/2.51
22/03/11Morecambe1–2Macclesfield2.07/3.34/3.47
22/02/11Macclesfield2–0Morecambe2.37/3.30/2.93
22/08/09Morecambe2–2Macclesfield1.88/3.34/3.84
11/02/20Morecambe2–0Macclesfield2.08/3.10/4.05
20/08/19Macclesfield0–1Morecambe2.24/3.33/3.41
06/04/19Macclesfield1–1Morecambe2.55/3.28/2.87
22/09/18Morecambe2–1Macclesfield2.52/3.31/2.89
14/02/12Morecambe1–0Macclesfield1.87/3.40/4.14
13/09/11Macclesfield1–1Morecambe2.93/3.36/2.33

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: Morecambe

W 229D 196L 302
Over 2.550
Goals scored890

Away Record: Macclesfield

W 121D 137L 193
Over 2.546
Goals scored494

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026