Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Morecambe and Newport take on each other in what promises to be an exciting League Two clash. The Shrimps are desperate to put an end to their four-game losing streak in all competitions, and they will be highly motivated to secure a much-needed victory in front of home fans. With no fresh injury worries in their camp, Morecambe will look to field a strong lineup as they seek to turn their fortunes around.
Newport County, on the other hand, have been relatively steady but will face a tough challenge at the Mazuma Stadium. While the Exiles have been competitive, their motivation might not match that of a Morecambe side eager to put an end to the negative trend. The visitors also report no new injury concerns, which should allow them to put up a solid fight. However, given Morecambe’s desperate need for a win and their home advantage, the prediction leans towards a home victory. Last time out Newport defeated Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Team (Morecambe):
Based in Lancashire, England, Morecambe are a professional club that compete in the League 2. The Shrimps were founded in 1920, and they welcome their home rivals at Globe Arena. The venue, which was opened in August, 2010, can hold up to 6,476 people.
Morecambe wear red shirts and red shorts when playing in front of home fans, while yellow is the dominant colour of their away kit. Fellow Lancashire-based club Accrington Stanley are seen as the club’s fiercest rivals. The Shrimps have rivalries with the likes of Lancaster City, Fleetwood Town, Barrow, Kendal Town, and Southport as well.
In 1974 Morecambe won the FA Trophy as they defeated Dartford 2-1 in the title game, and 14 years later they lifted the Conference League Cup trophy. The Shrimps secured promotion into the Football League with a 2-1 win over Exeter City in the 2007 play-offs final.