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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Morecambe FC and Portsmouth FC has kicked off!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' A moment of madness from Marlon Pack on 15 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 20' It looks surprising Morecambe FC does not make any changes. Michael Morrison has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek Adams might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 36' Brilliant from the ! Liam Shaw makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 36.
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Recco Hackett-Fairchild made 20 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' The whistle greets Clark Robertson as he departs to be replaced by Denver Hume.
- 51' Ryan Cooney has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 66' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 67' A goal from the England international Colby Bishop! He fires home on 67 to make it 1-1!
- 68' Recco Hackett-Fairchild is ready to make an impact after coming on for Owen Dale at the 68 minute mark.
- 72' Donald Love catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 72.
- 74' The Morecambe FC bench stirs into life. Adam Mayor is withdrawn and Dylan Connolly gets his opportunity.
- 75' Morecambe FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cole Stockton is hanging Caleb Watts on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Morecambe FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Colby Bishop is replaced by Joe Pigott on 83 minute.
- 84' Zak Swanson makes way for Jade Mingi at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 87' Another change for Morecambe FC made on 87 minute. Donald Love leaves to be changed by Max Melbourne.
- 90' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Marlon Pack has done his job and it is now time for Michael Morrison to step up.
- 90' Poor challenge from Dylan Connolly. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
|---|---|
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Jonah Ayunga | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
| Liam Shaw | 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.

