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Bury vs Morecambe

Gigg Lane, Bury1 September 2018 at 15:00
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Referee: Ben Toner

Match Events

Bury
Morecambe
Kick Off
A. Thompson
29′
38′
R. Oates
S. DawsonC. Styles
44′
D. Telford

assist: D. Mayor

44′
Half Time
C. DagnallC. Lavery
62′
63′
Carlos GomesK. Ellison
69′
J. OswellJ. Piggott
69′
R. OatesV. Oliver
D. MayorT. Miller
72′
D. Telford

assist: N. Danns

86′
90′Aaron Wildig
90+2′
L. Mandeville
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Bury 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

Bury field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Morecambe's 2 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

Bury start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 4 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.

BuryPosition StrengthMorecambe
Bury
1GoalkeeperJ. Murphy
5DefenderA. Thompson
3DefenderC. Stokes
4DefenderW. Aimson
31MidfielderN. Danns
8MidfielderS. Dawson
7MidfielderN. Adams
10MidfielderD. Mayor
21MidfielderC. McFadzean
18ForwardD. Telford
11ForwardC. Dagnall
Morecambe
1GoalkeeperB. Roche
5DefenderS. Old
2DefenderZ. Mills
3DefenderL. Conlan
14DefenderJ. Yarney
8MidfielderA. Fleming
15MidfielderA. Wildig
18ForwardR. Oates
12ForwardJ. Oswell
17ForwardL. Mandeville
19ForwardCarlos Gomes

Match Summary

Bury defeated Morecambe 3:2. The match was played in League Two 2018. Goals were scored by A. Thompson 29′, R. Oates 38′, D. Telford 44′, D. Telford 86′, L. Mandeville 90′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Bury made 3 substitutions, Morecambe made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Bury vs Morecambe Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Bury
3
wins
Drawn
1
Morecambe
4
wins
Total goals
21 · 2.6/match
Both scored
4/8 · 50%
Over 2.5
4/8 · 50%

Recent Form

Bury

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Morecambe

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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.

Bury4wins
2draws10 meetings
Morecambe4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (56%) — the odds may underestimate Morecambe.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.0%

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 56.8%Draw 26.9%Away 20.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.733.704.60
Max1.803.755.20
Market favourite:Bury · 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 market55.6%25.9%18.5%
Public market54.3%26.1%19.6%
Δ1.2%0.2%1.1%

Bury vs Morecambe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bury
Result vs. Market: Bury (57%)

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.

BuryHalf-time:21Morecambe
17Shots6
6Shots on target5

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
09/02/19Morecambe2–3Bury4.14/3.54/1.93
01/09/18Bury3–2Morecambe1.76/3.72/4.93
15/11/14Morecambe1–0Bury3.98/3.42/2.02
06/04/15Bury1–2Morecambe1.70/3.73/5.51
12/10/13Bury0–2Morecambe2.29/3.45/3.11
03/05/14Morecambe0–0Bury2.86/3.31/2.61
28/09/10Morecambe1–4Bury2.44/3.33/2.79
23/02/10Bury0–0Morecambe1.68/3.52/4.76
08/03/11Bury1–0Morecambe1.68/3.65/4.99
01/12/09Morecambe3–0Bury2.63/3.25/2.61

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: Bury

W 179D 134L 147
Over 2.547
Goals scored603

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