Morton vs Falkirk: result 2-2 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 24Kick-off on February 18, 2017 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Cappielow Park, Greenock
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What was the result of Morton vs Falkirk?
Morton and Falkirk drew 2-2 on February 18, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 13′T. O'WareMorton
- 43′J. CraigenFalkirk
- 50′A. MuirheadFalkirk (pen.)
- 68′R. ForbesMorton
Official lineup for Morton vs Falkirk
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Morton
- 16L. Shankland
- 8R. Forbes
- 11A. Nesbitt
- 12M. Tidser
- 18J. McDonagh
- 21A. Murdoch
- 2L. Kilday
- 3R. Lamie
- 4T. O'Ware
- 17M. Russell
- 1D. Gaston
Falkirk
- 16N. Austin
- 18Lee Adamson Miller
- 3L. Leahy
- 7T. Taiwo
- 10C. Sibbald
- 11M. Hippolyte
- 28J. Craigen
- 4A. Muirhead
- 14P. Grant
- 44P. Watson
- 1D. Rogers
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Morton have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Falkirk have 6, 5 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2017 | Raith Rovers(away) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Feb 4, 2017 | Queen of the South(away) | 0-3 | Championship |
| Jan 28, 2017 | Ayr Utd(away) | 4-1 | Championship |
| Jan 14, 2017 | Raith Rovers(home) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Jan 7, 2017 | Dumbarton(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2017 | Dundee Utd(home) | 3-0 | Championship |
| Feb 4, 2017 | Dunfermline(home) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Jan 28, 2017 | ST Mirren(away) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Jan 14, 2017 | Ayr Utd(home) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Jan 7, 2017 | Raith Rovers(away) | 4-1 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Morton wins, 3 draws, 3 Falkirk wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2016 | Falkirk 1-1 Morton | Championship |
| Aug 13, 2016 | Morton 1-1 Falkirk | Championship |
| May 1, 2016 | Falkirk 1-0 Morton | Championship |
| Feb 20, 2016 | Morton 0-1 Falkirk | Championship |
| Oct 17, 2015 | Falkirk 1-0 Morton | Championship |
| Aug 8, 2015 | Morton 1-1 Falkirk | Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Morton score 1.7 and concede 0.8 goals per match over their last 15; Falkirk score 1.7 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton | 1.7 | 0.8 | 6 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Falkirk | 1.7 | 1.2 | 3 | 11/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Morton | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 4 |
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