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Morecambe vs Bradford

Globe Arena, Morecambe, Lancashire12 October 2019 at 15:00
12
Referee: C. Sarginson

Match Events

Morecambe
Bradford
Kick Off
Half Time
47′
H. Akpan

assist: D. Connolly

A. Leitch-SmithK. Ellison
56′
62′
Z. IsmailA. Oteh
A. BuxtonA. Wildig
72′
77′
H. AkpanD. Devine
77′
C. DonaldsonJ. Vaughan
78′
A. Oteh

assist: H. Pritchard

L. AlessandraC. Stockton
84′
T. Brewitt
90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal3
9Shots off Goal7
26Total Shots12
12Blocked Shots2
13Shots insidebox9
13Shots outsidebox3
7Fouls12
6Corner Kicks6
4Offsides0
50%Ball Possession50%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
338Total passes333
227Passes accurate238
67%Passes %71%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Morecambe deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Bradford'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

Morecambe field 6 midfielders averaging —, versus Bradford'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Bradford 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.

Morecambe4-2-3-14-1-4-1Bradford
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Roche5Old2Buxton14Brewitt16Lavelle7O'Sulli.4Kenyon24Miller8Alessan.10Leitch-.27Tanner1O'Donne.22Henley6O'Connor4O'Connor23Wood21Akpan7Pritcha.11Ismail19Connolly26Cooke10Donalds.

Substitutes

Coach: J. Bentley

Substitutes

Coach: G. Bowyer

MorecambePosition StrengthBradford
Morecambe4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperB. Roche
5DefenderS. Old
2DefenderA. Buxton
16DefenderS. Lavelle
14MidfielderT. Brewitt
7MidfielderJ. O'Sullivan
4MidfielderA. Kenyon
8MidfielderL. Alessandra
10MidfielderA. Leitch-Smith
27MidfielderG. Tanner
24ForwardS. Miller
Bradford4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperR. O'Donnell
22DefenderA. Henley
6DefenderA. O'Connor
4DefenderP. O'Connor
23DefenderC. Wood
21MidfielderH. Akpan
7MidfielderH. Pritchard
11MidfielderZ. Ismail
19MidfielderD. Connolly
26MidfielderC. Cooke
10ForwardC. Donaldson

Match Summary

Bradford defeated Morecambe 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by H. Akpan 47′, A. Oteh 78′, T. Brewitt 90′. Morecambe had 50% possession while Bradford held 50%. Morecambe had 26 shots (5 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Bradford. Morecambe made 3 substitutions, Bradford made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Morecambe vs Bradford Head to Head Results

14 stretnutí
Morecambe
4
wins
Drawn
5
Bradford
5
wins
Total goals
33 · 2.4/match
Both scored
7/14 · 50%
Over 2.5
6/14 · 43%

Recent Form

Morecambe

LLLDWL

Bradford

WDDDLW

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.

Morecambe2wins
3draws10 meetings
Bradford5wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (23%) — the odds may underestimate Morecambe.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.7%

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 24.0%Draw 25.0%Away 55.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.003.901.73
Max4.334.121.85
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Bradford · 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 market23.3%23.4%53.3%
Public market22.6%24.5%52.9%
Δ0.6%1.0%0.4%

Morecambe vs Bradford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bradford
Result vs. Market: Bradford (56%)

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.

MorecambeHalf-time:00Bradford
26Shots12
5Shots 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
28/01/25Bradford1–0Morecambe1.49/4.21/6.68
01/10/24Morecambe1–1Bradford3.52/3.47/2.06
26/12/23Bradford2–2Morecambe1.71/3.78/4.87
19/08/23Morecambe3–0Bradford3.51/3.30/2.06
08/05/21Morecambe2–0Bradford1.64/3.74/5.52
16/02/21Bradford2–1Morecambe2.38/3.31/2.99
01/01/20Bradford1–0Morecambe1.51/4.15/6.52
12/10/19Morecambe1–2Bradford4.16/4.01/1.80
18/09/12Bradford3–1Morecambe1.82/3.64/4.41
01/01/13Morecambe0–0Bradford2.89/3.31/2.47

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: Bradford

W 201D 153L 189
Over 2.547
Goals scored679

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026