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Morecambe vs Forest Green

Globe Arena, Morecambe, Lancashire24 October 2020 at 15:00
Referee: M. Salisbury

Match Events

Morecambe
Forest Green
Kick Off
A. Leitch-Smith

assist: T. Diagouraga

19′
Samuel Lavelle21′
Half Time
46′
J. MarchJ. Young
A. Leitch-SmithL. McAlinden
59′
A. PhillipsB. Pringle
62′
Stephen Hendrie64′
68′
A. CollinsS. Wagstaff
Aaron Wildig74′
74′Udoka Godwin-Malife
76′
E. AdamsE. Whitehouse
79′
J. Young

assist: J. Matt

83′
J. Matt

assist: O. Bailey

Nathaniel Knight-Percival87′
87′Jamille Matt
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal12
10Total Shots19
3Blocked Shots3
5Shots insidebox9
5Shots outsidebox10
13Fouls10
2Corner Kicks6
4Offsides2
32%Ball Possession68%
4Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
245Total passes517
150Passes accurate432
61%Passes %84%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Morecambe deploy 4 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 5 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.

Morecambe4-2-3-13-4-1-2Forest Green
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Turner3Hendrie5Lavelle8Diagour.4Knight-.10Wildig2Mellor16O'Sulli.24Songo'o20Phillips17Leitch-.1McGee5Stokes22Godwin-.6Kitching25Richard.7Winches.8Adams17Bailey14Matt10Collins28March

Substitutes

Coach: D. Adams

Substitutes

Coach: M. Cooper

MorecambePosition StrengthForest Green
Morecambe4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Turner
3DefenderS. Hendrie
5DefenderS. Lavelle
4DefenderN. Knight-Percival
2DefenderK. Mellor
8MidfielderT. Diagouraga
10MidfielderA. Wildig
16MidfielderJ. O'Sullivan
24MidfielderY. Songo'o
20MidfielderA. Phillips
17ForwardA. Leitch-Smith
Forest Green3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperL. McGee
5DefenderC. Stokes
22DefenderU. Godwin-Malife
6DefenderL. Kitching
25MidfielderJ. Richardson
7MidfielderC. Winchester
8MidfielderE. Adams
28MidfielderJ. March
17ForwardO. Bailey
14ForwardJ. Matt
10ForwardA. Collins

Match Summary

Forest Green defeated Morecambe 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by A. Leitch-Smith 19′, J. Young 79′, J. Matt 83′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Morecambe had 32% possession while Forest Green held 68%. Morecambe had 10 shots (4 on target) compared to 19 (4 on target) for Forest Green. Morecambe made 2 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Morecambe vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Morecambe
4
wins
Drawn
3
Forest Green
5
wins
Total goals
34 · 2.8/match
Both scored
7/12 · 58%
Over 2.5
7/12 · 58%

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

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

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 30.5%Draw 28.4%Away 46.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.203.402.10
Max3.393.662.20
Over 2.5: 51.3%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite:Forest Green · 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 market28.5%26.4%45.0%
Public market29.4%27.3%43.4%
Δ0.8%0.8%1.6%

Morecambe vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Forest Green
Result vs. Market: Forest Green (47%)

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:10Forest Green
10Shots19
4Shots on target4

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