Apr 18th features a match where Morecambe will play host to Portsmouth in a clash of these two extremely mismatched League One teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 9 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. Morecambe is fresh off their 3-2 win against Charlton Athletic. Cole Stockton struck first for Morecambe in the 26th minute on a feed from Greg Leigh, then Arthur Gnahoua added another in the 43rd minute. Morecambe looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 8 points in their last 10 matches, while 9th placed Portsmouth is fresh off their 3-2 win against Lincoln City. George Hirst scored the first goal for Portsmouth in the 50th minute from the penalty spot, then Michael Jacobs added another in the 68th minute. Portsmouth is looking for direction having 4 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches.
Morecambe and Portsmouth last played eachother at the Fratton Park on Sat Dec 11th. Portsmouth was victorious by a score of 2 to 0. Marcus Harness scored the first goal for Portsmouth in the 11th minute, then Connor Ogilvie added another in the 77th minute on a feed from Miguel Azeez In the end, Morecambe couldn’t muster any offence and Portsmouth ran away with the shutout win.
George Hirst has been the most prolific scorer on Portsmouth in the last 5 matches with two goals. Cole Stockton has been on a hot streak lately. In the last 5 games, hes scored four goals for Morecambe.