History of the Morecambe v Gillingham fixture
Gillingham face a trip to Morecambe at Westgate on Saturday afternoon,
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Westgate was just last season, in October 2011, the Shrimps carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 17 Nov | Gillingham | 2 - 1 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 05 May | Gillingham | 2 - 0 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 29 Oct | Morecambe | 2-1 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 16 Apr | Gillingham | 1 - 1 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 28 Aug | Morecambe | 1 - 1 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 17 Jan | Morecambe | 0 - 1 | Gillingham | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 11 Oct | Gillingham | 5 - 0 | Morecambe | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Morecambe have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.
The away form of Gillingham however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Just 5 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 1 have been let in at the wrong end.
Morecambe see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 50 points from their 38 games played so far,
Gillingham are leading the way in the npower League Two, with their 37 games giving them a return of 70 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Gillingham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Gills have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Westgate with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Morecambe | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Gillingham | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here