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Morecambe vs Forest Green

Globe Arena, Morecambe17 February 2018 at 15:00
Referee: Anthony Backhouse

Match Events

Morecambe
Forest Green
Kick Off
13′
C. Clements
Half Time
S. LavelleA. McGurk
55′
Aaron McGowan59′
60′
D. WishartA. Bray
Dean Winnard67′
V. OliverG. Thompson
68′
77′
R. ReidC. Cooper
78′Dayle Grubb
Michael Rose84′
Luke Conlan89′
G. Wylde

assist: K. Ellison

90′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Morecambe deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Forest Green'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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Forest Green'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Forest Green 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 StrengthForest Green
Morecambe
12GoalkeeperD. Nizic
5DefenderS. Old
6DefenderD. Winnard
14DefenderL. Conlan
2DefenderA. McGowan
16DefenderS. Lavelle
24MidfielderM. Rose
11MidfielderK. Ellison
21MidfielderG. Wylde
4MidfielderA. Kenyon
9ForwardV. Oliver
Forest Green
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
2DefenderD. Bennett
16DefenderG. Gunning
20DefenderF. Rawson
32MidfielderH. Hollis
34MidfielderI. Osbourne
22MidfielderC. Clements
8MidfielderD. Grubb
26ForwardR. Reid
17ForwardD. Wishart
9ForwardC. Doidge

Match Summary

Morecambe and Forest Green drew 1:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by C. Clements 13′, G. Wylde 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Morecambe made 2 substitutions, Forest Green made 2.

Rivalry since 2017

Morecambe vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Morecambe
4
wins
Drawn
2
Forest Green
6
wins
Total goals
35 · 2.9/match
Both scored
7/12 · 58%
Over 2.5
8/12 · 67%

Recent Form

Morecambe

LLLDWL

Forest Green

LWLWDW

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.

Morecambe3wins
2draws9 meetings
Forest Green4wins

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 (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

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 43.7%Draw 29.8%Away 30.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.273.20
Max2.333.503.38
Market favourite:Morecambe · 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 market41.6%29.7%28.7%
Public market42.5%27.8%29.6%
Δ0.9%1.8%0.9%

Morecambe vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Morecambe (44%)

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:01Forest Green
12Shots7
4Shots on target1

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: Morecambe

W 229D 196L 302
Over 2.550
Goals scored890

Away Record: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026