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Morecambe vs Coventry

Globe Arena, Morecambe9 December 2017 at 15:00
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Referee: Rob Lewis

Match Events

Morecambe
Coventry
Kick Off
Adam McGurk10′
V. Oliver

assist: M. Rose

36′
Half Time
46′
D. NazonP. Vincenti
46′
J. ShipleyDevon Kelly-Evans
A. McGurkC. Lang
67′
E. OsborneA. Campbell
68′
C. Lang

assist: G. Thompson

69′
Andrew Fleming72′
77′
M. BiamouS. Beavon
Michael Rose84′
C. LangL. Conlan
89′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Morecambe deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Coventry's 3-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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Coventry'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

Morecambe start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Coventry 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 StrengthCoventry
Morecambe
1GoalkeeperB. Roche
5DefenderS. Old
24DefenderM. Rose
22DefenderM. Müller
2MidfielderA. McGowan
8MidfielderA. Fleming
7MidfielderG. Thompson
3MidfielderP. Brough
21MidfielderE. Osborne
28ForwardA. McGurk
9ForwardV. Oliver
Coventry
1GoalkeeperL. Burge
5DefenderR. McDonald
4DefenderJ. Willis
24DefenderR. Haynes
2MidfielderJ. Grimmer
8MidfielderM. Doyle
31MidfielderB. Stevenson
26MidfielderJ. Shipley
9MidfielderM. Biamou
10ForwardM. McNulty
18ForwardD. Nazon

Match Summary

Morecambe defeated Coventry 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by V. Oliver 36′, C. Lang 69′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Morecambe made 3 substitutions, Coventry made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Morecambe vs Coventry Head to Head Results

4 stretnutí
Morecambe
0
wins
Drawn
2
Coventry
2
wins
Total goals
8 · 2.0/match
Both scored
3/4 · 75%
Over 2.5
2/4 · 50%

Recent Form

Morecambe

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Coventry

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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.

Morecambe1wins
1draws2 meetings
Coventry0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1

Average goals per game

0%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (21%) — the odds may underestimate Morecambe.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

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 22.4%Draw 27.9%Away 54.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.003.401.80
Max4.753.741.85
Market favourite:Coventry · 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 market20.9%26.1%53.0%
Public market20.5%27.0%52.5%

Morecambe vs Coventry — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Morecambe
Result vs. Market: Coventry (55%)

Result differed from 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:10Coventry
18Shots9
7Shots 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
05/05/18Coventry0–0Morecambe2.05/2.34/7.50
09/12/17Morecambe2–0Coventry4.47/3.58/1.83

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: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026