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Stevenage vs Morecambe

Broadhall Way, Stevenage23 September 2017 at 15:00
21
Referee: John Busby

Match Events

Stevenage
Morecambe
Kick Off
M. Godden

assist: T. Pett

27′
36′
S. Old

assist: M. Rose

42′
A. McGurkV. Oliver
Half Time
60′
A. KenyonC. Lang
D. NewtonK. Wootton
65′
K. Wootton
66′
75′Garry Thompson
78′
G. ThompsonA. Campbell
M. GoddenA. Samuel
84′
Dale Gorman90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal6
7Shots off Goal8
17Total Shots18
5Blocked Shots4
14Shots insidebox9
3Shots outsidebox9
9Fouls14
6Corner Kicks4
2Offsides2
50%Ball Possession50%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves3
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Stevenage deploy 3 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

Stevenage field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Morecambe's 5 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

Stevenage start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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.

Stevenage4-4-24-2-3-1Morecambe
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Fryer25Henry3Martin5Franks2Smith17Gorman10Kennedy11Pett20Vancoot.24Godden19Newton1Roche5Old24Rose2McGowan22Müller11Ellison7Thompson15Wildig4Kenyon3Brough28McGurk

Substitutes

Coach: D. Sarll

Substitutes

Coach: J. Bentley

StevenagePosition StrengthMorecambe
Stevenage4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Fryer
25DefenderR. Henry
3DefenderJ. Martin
5DefenderF. Franks
2MidfielderJ. Smith
17MidfielderD. Gorman
11MidfielderT. Pett
20MidfielderT. Vancooten
10ForwardB. Kennedy
24ForwardM. Godden
19ForwardD. Newton
Morecambe4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperB. Roche
5DefenderS. Old
2DefenderA. McGowan
22DefenderM. Müller
3DefenderP. Brough
24MidfielderM. Rose
11MidfielderK. Ellison
7MidfielderG. Thompson
15MidfielderA. Wildig
4MidfielderA. Kenyon
28ForwardA. McGurk

Match Summary

Stevenage defeated Morecambe 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by M. Godden 27′, S. Old 36′, K. Wootton 66′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Stevenage had 50% possession while Morecambe held 50%. Stevenage had 17 shots (5 on target) compared to 18 (6 on target) for Morecambe. Stevenage made 2 substitutions, Morecambe made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Stevenage vs Morecambe Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Stevenage
6
wins
Drawn
5
Morecambe
1
wins
Total goals
30 · 2.5/match
Both scored
7/12 · 58%
Over 2.5
4/12 · 33%

Recent Form

Stevenage

WDWDLW

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

Stevenage dominates

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

Stevenage6wins
3draws10 meetings
Morecambe1wins

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

40%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (54%) — the odds may underestimate Stevenage.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.6%

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 54.8%Draw 26.1%Away 22.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.804.20
Max1.853.904.55
Market favourite:Stevenage · Moderate 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 market53.6%25.0%21.4%
Public market52.7%25.7%21.7%

Stevenage vs Morecambe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Stevenage
Result vs. Market: Stevenage (55%)

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.

StevenageHalf-time:11Morecambe
17Shots18
5Shots on target6

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
06/02/21Stevenage2–2Morecambe3.00/3.19/2.46
14/11/20Morecambe1–1Stevenage2.41/3.24/3.06
26/10/19Stevenage1–0Morecambe1.98/3.58/3.91
19/01/19Morecambe1–2Stevenage2.22/3.33/3.41
18/08/18Stevenage1–0Morecambe1.64/3.91/5.59
13/01/18Morecambe1–1Stevenage2.63/3.36/2.79
23/09/17Stevenage2–1Morecambe1.82/3.83/4.42
15/10/16Morecambe0–2Stevenage3.00/3.47/2.41
14/04/17Stevenage0–1Morecambe1.66/4.02/5.43
28/11/15Stevenage4–3Morecambe2.64/3.49/2.70

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: Stevenage

W 155D 130L 165
Over 2.544
Goals scored533

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