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Bradford vs Morecambe

Northern Commercials Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire1 January 2020 at 15:00
10
Referee: A. Haines

Match Events

Bradford
Morecambe
Kick Off
45′Luke Conlan
Half Time
A. HenleyA. Oteh
60′
S. McCartanZ. Ismail
61′
Paudie O’Connor68′
James Vaughan72′
J. ReevesC. Taylor
77′
A. Oteh

assist: J. Vaughan

80′
86′
A. WildigK. Ellison
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal4
10Total Shots17
3Blocked Shots10
6Shots insidebox7
4Shots outsidebox10
14Fouls8
4Corner Kicks5
0Offsides1
55%Ball Possession45%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves0
430Total passes351
296Passes accurate226
69%Passes %64%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Bradford 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

Bradford field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Morecambe's 3 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

Bradford start 3 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.

Bradford3-4-1-24-3-3Morecambe
GKDEFMIDFWD
1O'Donne.22Henley6O'Connor5Richard.4O'Connor23Wood8Reeves16Palmer19Connolly12Vaughan14McCartan21Halstead5Old12Sutton3Conlan14Brewitt15Wildig7O'Sulli.4Kenyon10Leitch-.27Tanner19Gomes

Substitutes

Coach: G. Bowyer

Substitutes

Coach: D. Adams

BradfordPosition StrengthMorecambe
Bradford3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperR. O'Donnell
6DefenderA. O'Connor
5DefenderB. Richards-Everton
4DefenderP. O'Connor
22MidfielderA. Henley
23MidfielderC. Wood
8MidfielderJ. Reeves
16MidfielderM. Palmer
19ForwardD. Connolly
12ForwardJ. Vaughan
14ForwardS. McCartan
Morecambe4-3-3
21GoalkeeperM. Halstead
5DefenderS. Old
12DefenderR. Sutton
3DefenderL. Conlan
27DefenderG. Tanner
14MidfielderT. Brewitt
15MidfielderA. Wildig
4MidfielderA. Kenyon
7ForwardJ. O'Sullivan
10ForwardA. Leitch-Smith
19ForwardCarlos Gomes

Match Summary

Bradford defeated Morecambe 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by A. Oteh 80′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Bradford had 55% possession while Morecambe held 45%. Bradford had 10 shots (1 on target) compared to 17 (3 on target) for Morecambe. Bradford made 3 substitutions, Morecambe made 1.

Rivalry since 2011

Bradford vs Morecambe Head to Head Results

14 stretnutí
Bradford
5
wins
Drawn
5
Morecambe
4
wins
Total goals
35 · 2.5/match
Both scored
8/14 · 57%
Over 2.5
7/14 · 50%

Recent Form

Bradford

WDDDLW

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.

Bradford5wins
3draws10 meetings
Morecambe2wins

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 (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (63%) — the odds may underestimate Bradford.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

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 66.1%Draw 24.1%Away 15.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.504.006.00
Max1.524.337.07
Over 2.5: 51.3%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite:Bradford · 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 market63.1%23.3%13.6%
Public market62.6%21.7%15.7%
Δ0.5%1.6%2.1%

Bradford vs Morecambe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bradford
Result vs. Market: Bradford (66%)

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.

BradfordHalf-time:00Morecambe
10Shots17
1Shots 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: Bradford

W 201D 153L 189
Over 2.547
Goals scored679

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