Sunday , 15 November 2026

Morecambe FC vs Bradford City AFC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2024-25
Morecambe FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Bradford City AFC
Sat 30 Nov 2024 · 15:00 UTC Mazuma Stadium 3,101 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jordan Slew 81' 1–0
Y 31' Jay Benn
R 77' Neill Byrne

Overview

Match Preview

Morecambe FC vs Bradford City AFC — FA Cup at Mazuma Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Sebastian Stockbridge (England)
  • Assistant 1 Connor Brown (England)
  • Assistant 2 Jake Topp (England)

Head-to-Head

1
Morecambe FC 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals Bradford City AFC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-30 Morecambe FC 1–0 Bradford City AFC

Recent Form

Morecambe FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Nov Bradford City AFC H 1–0 W
02 Nov Worthing FC A 2–0 W
06 Jan Swansea City AFC A 0–2 L
02 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 2–0 W
04 Nov Lincoln City FC A 2–1 W
07 May Exeter City FC A 2–3 L
Bradford City AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Nov Morecambe FC A 0–1 L
02 Nov Aldershot Town FC H 3–1 W
04 Nov Wycombe Wanderers FC H 1–2 L
05 Nov Harrogate Town AFC H 0–1 L
06 Nov Exeter City FC H 1–1 D
28 Nov Oldham Athletic AFC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Bradford City AFC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bradford City AFC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bradford City AFC
Adam Phillips 2 G 1 A
Nick Powell 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Morecambe FC to score. At the same time, Bradford City AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Morecambe FC and Bradford City AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' The 35-year-old Vadaine Oliver has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' The travelling Bradford City AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brad Halliday made 204 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek Adams will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 31' Jay Benn picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 36' Morecambe FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 41' Morecambe FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bradford City AFC backline.
  • 46' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 51' It’s high time Graham Alexander made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 55' Marcus Dackers gets the nod from Morecambe FC. He replaces Hallam Hope and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 60' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Morecambe FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 71' Alexander Pattison is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bobby Pointon at the 71 minute mark.
  • 76' It looks like no one’s ball. Morecambe FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 77' Neill Byrne is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
  • 81' Jordan Slew has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
  • 85' Morecambe FC ring the changes. Harvey Macadam has done his job and it is now time for Paul Lewis to step up.
  • 87' The crowd applauds Brad Halliday as he leaves the pitch. Vadaine Oliver steps in for Bradford City AFC.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bradford City AFC.

Lineups

Morecambe FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek Adams

Bradford City AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.17 Morecambe FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53 Bradford City AFC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Morecambe FC54% Draw30% Bradford City AFC16%
Actual: Morecambe FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes30% 0% No70%
Avg goals/match: 1.7
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 79%
21%
± 1.5 51%
49%
± 2.5 24%
76%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Morecambe FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Bradford City AFC
46%
Morecambe FC or Bradford City AFC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Morecambe FC32% Draw58% Bradford City AFC10%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 2
2.3%
2 – 2
1.9%
4 – 0
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Morecambe FC

Handicap Morecambe FC covers Push Bradford City AFC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 15% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 28% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 12% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
59% ✓
Bradford City AFC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.