Morecambe FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Morecambe FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Mazuma Stadium.
- Morecambe FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | Derby County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov | Morecambe FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Hereford FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Oct | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Mazuma Stadium that hosts another battle between Morecambe FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' Morecambe FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marlon Pack.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jensen Weir suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' Josh Koroma has been relatively quiet despite scoring 36 goals in his last 150 appearances.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' Liam Shaw puts Morecambe FC on the lead.
- 41' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' The whistle greets Clark Robertson as he departs to be replaced by Denver Hume.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' A quiet spell here at Mazuma Stadium. Morecambe FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Morecambe FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' Morecambe FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 67' Colby Bishop adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 68' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Recco Hackett-Fairchild on, Owen Dale off on 68 minutes.
- 72' Donald Love was booked on 72.
- 74' Dylan Connolly is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam Mayor at the 74 minute mark.
- 75' Cole Stockton is replacing Caleb Watts for the Morecambe FC side.
- 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Morecambe FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 83' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Joe Pigott on, Colby Bishop off on 83 minutes.
- 84' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Zak Swanson by Jade Mingi on 84 minute.
- 87' The crowd applauds Donald Love as he leaves the pitch. Max Melbourne steps in for Morecambe FC.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Michael Morrison. He replaces Marlon Pack on 90 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dylan Connolly.
- The points are shared — Morecambe FC 1-1 Portsmouth FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Morecambe FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Donald Love ↓ Max Melbourne 87'
- 20
- 16
- 22
- 21
- 15
- 6
- 1
- 23
-
17
Caleb Watts ↓ Cole Stockton 75'
-
25
Adam Mayor ↓ Dylan Connolly 74'
Bench
- 12
- 8
-
14
Arthur Gnahoua ↑ 75'
- 5
-
11
Dylan Connolly ↑ 74'
-
9
Cole Stockton ↑ 75'
-
3
Max Melbourne ↑ 87'
Coach
Derek Adams
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Marlon Pack ↓ Michael Morrison 90'
- 27
- 8
- 6
- 20
-
4
Clark Robertson ↓ Denver Hume 46'
- 15
-
9
Colby Bishop ↓ Joe Pigott 83'
- 1
- 19
-
2
Zak Swanson ↓ Jade Mingi 84'
Bench
-
10
Joe Pigott ↑ 83'
-
18
Recco Hackett-Fairchild ↑ 68'
-
3
Denver Hume ↑ 46'
-
28
Michael Morrison ↑ 90'
- 16
-
25
Jade Mingi ↑ 84'
- 21
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Liam Shaw | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Jonah Ayunga | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
Morecambe FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.19
Morecambe FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Morecambe FC or Portsmouth FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Morecambe FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
62%
Morecambe FC or Portsmouth FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Morecambe FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.6%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Morecambe FC
| Handicap | Morecambe FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.