Rotherham vs Morecambe: result 1-1 and analysis
League Cup1st RoundKick-off on August 8, 2023 at 06:45 PM (UTC)AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
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What was the result of Rotherham vs Morecambe?
Rotherham and Morecambe drew 1-1 on August 8, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 22′M. MellonMorecambe
- 37′J. Ogunfaolu-KayodeRotherham
Official lineup for Rotherham vs Morecambe
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Rotherham
3-5-2- 12G. Kelly
- 19J. Ogunfaolu-Kayode
- 3C. Bramall
- 18O. Rathbone
- 22H. Odoffin
- 8B. Wiles
- 2D. Lembikisa
- 5J. McCart
- 23S. Morrison
- 24C. Humphreys
- 26D. Phillips
Morecambe
4-2-3-1- 9M. Mellon
- 14J. Slew
- 10J. McKiernan
- 7T. Bloxham
- 8E. King
- 6Y. Songo'o
- 12J. Senior
- 4J. Bedeau
- 5F. Rawson
- 2D. Love
- 1S. Moore
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rotherham have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; Morecambe have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2023 | Stoke City(away) | 1-4 | Championship |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Lincoln(away) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Sheffield Utd(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Mansfield Town(away) | 4-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Middlesbrough(home) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2023 | Walsall(home) | 2-1 | League Two |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Wigan(home) | 0-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Blackpool(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Burscough(away) | 10-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Southport(away) | 3-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Rotherham wins, 0 draws, 3 Morecambe wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2022 | Rotherham 0-1 Morecambe | League Cup |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Rotherham 2-0 Morecambe | League One |
| Aug 17, 2021 | Morecambe 0-1 Rotherham | League One |
| 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 |
Last archived meeting: Rotherham vs Morecambe on Aug 23, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Rotherham score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Morecambe score 1.8 and concede 1.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham | 1.3 | 1.2 | 6 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
| Morecambe | 1.8 | 1.7 | 2 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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