Our prediction for this EFL Cup match:
Morecambe
Match Time & Date:
23/09/2020
02:45 PM
Prediction: 0-2
Newcastle
Newcastle United will be aiming to bounce back from a 3-0 loss to Brighton when they face Morecambe in the EFL Cup round 3. The Magpies have been having their ups and downs at the start of the new Premier League campaign, but they did well to beat Blackburn in their EFL Cup opener thanks to Ryan Fraser’s goal. Newcastle have slim chances of winning the Premier League trophy, and, no doubt, they will give 100% to go all the way in the EFL Cup.
Even though the likes of Dubravka, Dummett, Gayle, and Schar remain in the recovery room, away win should be considered. Morecambe, on the other hand, suffered an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Cambridge United in their last League Two fixture, which is yet another reason why we are tempted to put our money on the Premier League club.
Highlighted Player (A-Jay Leitch-Smith):
Born in Crewe, England on March 6, 1990, A-Jay Leitch-Smith is a professional footballer who plays for Morecambe as a forward. Leitch-Smith is a product of the Crewe Alexandra football academy, and it has to be noted that he made 103 appearances for the club’s first team.
After spending several seasons on loan at Halifax Town, Newcastle Town, IBV, and Curzon Ashton, the English footballer joined Yeovil Town on a permanent basis in the 2014/2015 season. A-Jay Leitch-smith played for the likes of Port Vale, Shrewsbury Town, and Dundee (loan) as well before moving to his current club Morecambe.
Leitch-Smith is a very intelligent and creative attacker with good technical abilities. His preferred foot is centre-forward, but he is used as both second striker and right winger as well. The English footballer, who wears the number 28 jersey at Morecambe, has a contract with the Shrimps until June 30, 2021.
Highlighted Team (Newcastle):
Newcastle United failed to impress in the 2015/2016 Premier League campaign and, as a result, they dropped to the English second tier. The Magpies will host their rivals at their St. James’ Park in the 2016/2017 Championship campaign and it has to be noted that the capacity of the stadium is 52,354.
Newcastle United have won four domestic trophies (1904/1905, 1906/1907, 1908/1909, 1926/1927), while lifting six FA Cup titles (1910, 1924, 1932, 1951, 1952, 1955) and a number of star players were part of the St. James’ Park outfit in the past.
David Ginola, Michael Owen, Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand, Nolberto Solano, Gary Speed, Obafemi Martins and Kevin Nolan are notable footballers who are still remembered at the club. Newcastle’s fiercest rivals are Sunderland and there have always been fireworks when the two local rivals face each other in the Tyne-Wear derby. The color of Newcastle’s home kit is black and white.
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