In this week 11 match, on Saturday Sep 24th, Morecambe hosts Cambridge United in a League One match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 11 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 23rd placed Morecambe, recorded a 2-1 win against Forest Green Rovers. Connor Wickham struck first for Forest Green Rovers in the 30th minute, then Keiran Phillips tied it up for Morecambe in the 44th minute on a feed from Ryan Delaney But luckily in the 93rd minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Farrend Rawson. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having lost 4 of their last 10, while in their last match, Cambridge United recorded a 0-3 loss against Barnsley. Devante Cole scored the first goal for Barnsley in the 24th minute, then Robbie Cundy added another in the 76th minute In the end, Cambridge United couldn’t muster any offence and Barnsley ran away with the shutout win. Cambridge United is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Cambridge United won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Sam Smith has been the most prolific scorer on Cambridge United in his last five matches with 3 goals. Morecambe is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Jensen Weir and Keiran Phillips each having 2 goals in their last 5.