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 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Derek Adams will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Recco Hackett-Fairchild, as he is very good at scoring at Mazuma Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Marlon Pack was booked on 15.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' Josh Koroma has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' Morecambe FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 36' What a moment for Liam Shaw! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 41' Morecambe FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 46' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Clark Robertson departs to be replaced by Denver Hume.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' A quiet spell here at Mazuma Stadium. Morecambe FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' Colby Bishop is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 66' 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.
- 67' What a moment for Colby Bishop! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 68' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Owen Dale is withdrawn and Recco Hackett-Fairchild gets his opportunity.
- 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Donald Love.
- 74' Another substitution for Morecambe FC to replace Adam Mayor by Dylan Connolly on 74 minute.
- 75' The Morecambe FC bench stirs into life. Caleb Watts is withdrawn and Cole Stockton gets his opportunity.
- 80' Morecambe FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 83' The whistle greets Colby Bishop as he departs to be replaced by Joe Pigott.
- 84' Zak Swanson makes way for Jade Mingi at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 87' Morecambe FC ring the changes. Donald Love has done his job and it is now time for Max Melbourne to step up.
- 90' The crowd applauds Marlon Pack as he leaves the pitch. Michael Morrison steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dylan Connolly on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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.