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Forest Green vs Morecambe

The New Lawn, Nailsworth17 November 2018 at 15:00

Match Events

Forest Green
Morecambe
Kick Off
Theodore Archibald45′
Half Time
66′
L. MandevilleA. Tutte
L. JamesT. Campbell
71′
78′
K. EllisonA. Kenyon
82′
V. OliverJ. Oswell
86′
A. Wildig

assist: A. Tutte

Paul Digby90′
90′Ajay Leitch-Smith
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Forest Green deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Morecambe's 5-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

Forest Green field 4 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

Forest Green start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 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.

Forest GreenPosition StrengthMorecambe
Forest Green
13GoalkeeperJ. Montgomery
23DefenderJ. Mills
6DefenderF. Rawson
7DefenderC. Winchester
19DefenderN. McGinley
20MidfielderP. Digby
4MidfielderL. James
11MidfielderG. Williams
10MidfielderR. Brown
18ForwardT. Archibald
26ForwardR. Reid
Morecambe
21GoalkeeperM. Halstead
5DefenderS. Old
2DefenderZ. Mills
3DefenderL. Conlan
27DefenderJ. Cranston
16DefenderS. Lavelle
11MidfielderK. Ellison
15MidfielderA. Wildig
28ForwardA. Leitch-Smith
9ForwardV. Oliver
17ForwardL. Mandeville

Match Summary

Morecambe defeated Forest Green 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2018. Goals were scored by A. Wildig 86′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Forest Green made 1 substitutions, Morecambe made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Forest Green vs Morecambe Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Forest Green
6
wins
Drawn
3
Morecambe
3
wins
Total goals
36 · 3.0/match
Both scored
8/12 · 67%
Over 2.5
8/12 · 67%

Recent Form

Forest Green

LWLWDW

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

Even record

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

Forest Green4wins
2draws9 meetings
Morecambe3wins

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 (25%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (61%) — the odds may underestimate Morecambe.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.3%

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 63.4%Draw 23.9%Away 16.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.554.135.80
Max1.614.206.00
Market favourite:Forest Green · Heavy 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 market60.9%23.1%16.0%
Public market60.5%23.2%16.2%

Forest Green vs Morecambe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Morecambe
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (63%)

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.

Forest GreenHalf-time:00Morecambe
19Shots7
7Shots 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
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: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

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