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 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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' In just a few seconds Mazuma Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Morecambe FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' 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 Colby Bishop suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The referee calls foul for Marlon Pack. He receives a Yellow card.
- 20' It looks surprising Morecambe FC does not make any changes. Joshua Griffiths has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 371 games and scored 525 goals.
- 30' 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.
- 35' It’s high time Derek Adams made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 36' GOAL! Liam Shaw scores on 36.
- 41' Portsmouth FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Clark Robertson is replaced by Denver Hume on 46 minute.
- 51' Josh Koroma has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 48 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Morecambe FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 61' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 66' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 67' What a strike from Colby Bishop! The score is 1-1.
- 68' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 68 minute. Owen Dale leaves to be changed by Recco Hackett-Fairchild.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Donald Love on 72.
- 74' Another change for Morecambe FC made on 74 minute. Adam Mayor leaves to be changed by Dylan Connolly.
- 75' It is a substitution in Morecambe FC team. Caleb Watts is replaced by Cole Stockton on 75 minute.
- 80' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 80 minutes.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Joe Pigott. He replaces Colby Bishop on 83 minute.
- 84' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Zak Swanson is replaced by Jade Mingi.
- 87' The whistle greets Donald Love as he departs to be replaced by Max Melbourne.
- 90' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Marlon Pack by Michael Morrison on 90 minute.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dylan Connolly on 90.
- The final score is 1-1.
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.