FootyMAD's Morecambe match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Dagenham & Redbridge v Morecambe fixture

Dag. & Red. prepare to entertain Morecambe at Victoria Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Daggers are clearly on top, having won 7 and lost only 2 of the 11 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Victoria Road was less than a year ago, in March 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 07 MarDag. & Red.0-2MorecambeLGE2
2008/2009Sat 30 AugMorecambe1 - 2Dag. & Red.LGE2
2007/2008Sat 23 FebDag. & Red.2 - 0MorecambeLGE2
2007/2008Sat 12 JanMorecambe1 - 0Dag. & Red.LGE2
2006/2007Sat 20 JanMorecambe1 - 1Dag. & Red.CONF
2006/2007Sat 16 SepDag. & Red.2 - 1MorecambeCONF
2005/2006Sat 18 MarDag. & Red.3 - 1MorecambeCONF

Recent respective form guides

Dagenham & Redbridge have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Daggers have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 7.

In complete contrast to Dag. & Red., Morecambe are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Shrimps have hit 6 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Dag. & Red. are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 19 points from their 8 games. Morecambe are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 8 from their 8 matches played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Dag. & Red.63128810
Morecambe61501098

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Dag. & Red. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Daggers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Dag. & Red. Won 4 successive home games.
21 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Morecambe Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.