Morecambe vs Rotherham: result 0-1 and analysis
League OneRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 17, 2021 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Mazuma Stadium, Morecambe, Lancashire
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What was the result of Morecambe vs Rotherham?
Rotherham won 0-1 on August 17, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 60′M. SmithRotherham
Official lineup for Morecambe vs Rotherham
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Morecambe
4-3-3- 11J. McPake
- 19S. McLoughlin
- 9C. Stockton
- 24A. Gnahoua
- 21R. Cooney
- 25A. McCalmont
- 2K. Mellor
- 8T. Diagouraga
- 5S. Lavelle
- 4A. O'Connor
- 20J. Andrésson
Rotherham
3-1-4-2- 19J. Ogunfaolu-Kayode
- 11C. Ogbene
- 24M. Smith
- 8B. Wiles
- 18O. Rathbone
- 16J. Lindsay
- 23R. Edmonds-Green
- 2W. Harding
- 20M. Ihiekwe
- 17S. Ferguson
- 1V. Johansson
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Morecambe have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Rotherham have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2021 | Shrewsbury(home) | 2-0 | League One |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Blackburn(away) | 2-1 | League Cup |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Ipswich(away) | 2-2 | League One |
| Jul 31, 2021 | Blackpool(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Kendal Town(away) | 4-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2021 | Wigan(away) | 0-1 | League One |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Accrington ST(home) | 1-2 | League Cup |
| Aug 7, 2021 | Plymouth(home) | 2-0 | League One |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Middlesbrough(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Newcastle(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 2 Morecambe wins, 1 draw, 2 Rotherham wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2016 | Rotherham 4-5 Morecambe | League Cup |
| Apr 6, 2013 | Morecambe 2-1 Rotherham | League Two |
| Oct 23, 2012 | Rotherham 2-1 Morecambe | League Two |
| Apr 21, 2012 | Rotherham 3-2 Morecambe | League Two |
| Oct 25, 2011 | Morecambe 3-3 Rotherham | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Rotherham vs Morecambe on Aug 9, 2016
How many goals should we expect?
Morecambe score 1.7 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Rotherham score 1.6 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe | 1.7 | 0.8 | 5 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
| Rotherham | 1.6 | 0.9 | 4 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Rotherham | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41 | 71 | 41 |
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