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Southport vs Morecambe Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 08-09-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Southport 0-1 Morecambe
SouthportDrawMorecambe
Over 2.5 goalsYes (53%)
Both teams to scoreYes (57%)
As Southport prepares to host Morecambe in the National League North, the match promises to be crucial for both sides. Southport is languishing near the bottom of the league and will be aiming for a much-needed victory, while Morecambe is positioned in the top half and looks to solidify their standing with an away win.
Team form
Southport
Southport's recent form exhibits significant struggles, outlined by their last five matches where they only managed one win out of seven games in total this season. Notably, they recently faced Hereford and lost 0-1 at home, coupled with an alarming 1-5 defeat to Scarborough Athletic away. Their goals for and against figures reflect an issue; they've scored nine but conceded fifteen overall, averaging only 1.29 goals per game while leaking an average of 2.14. Defensively, they have not yet shown the steel required to turn their campaign around.
Morecambe
Morecambe, contrastingly, has displayed more resilience and a stronger potential to gather points, having secured three wins and one draw of their last five. They just notched a 1-0 victory against Chester, coming off back-to-back victories against AFC Telford United and a mixed bag elsewhere in the fixtures. However, they can boast a tighter defensive record than Southport, having conceded just six goals so far in the season, averaging 0.86 goals against per game. Morecambe's are producing an average of 1.29 goals scored per game, which, when compared to Southport's figures, shows a notable strength in offensive trafficking.
Head-to-head
In their most recent head-to-head encounter back in July 2023, Morecambe triumphed decisively with a 3-1 victory against Southport. This history will certainly instil confidence in Morecambe going into the game as they have been dominant recently.
Key factors
The disparity in form between the teams cannot be understated. Southport's struggle to score goals combined with their high goals against number exposes their defensive weaknesses. On the flip side, Morecambe's ability to record clean sheets against lesser-performing sides showcases their defensive capabilities—Southport must find a way to unlock that backline to have any chance. Moreover, results often hinge on individual match performances, making the quality of players and their readiness a crucial area to watch. Strategies on both sides will likely hinge on defensive solidity versus an incisive attacking intent.
Prediction
Given the statistical metrics, head-to-head results, and current form, we can infer that Morecambe will carry the momentum into the match. With Southport struggling for both goals and defensive solidity, and Morecambe’s improved overall form, concepts of form and recent performance suggest an away triumph is on the cards. As the analysis indicates, an away win appears to be the more likely result in this clash, with a predictive output that averages a higher goals forecast for Morecambe.
Morecambe is the prime favourite to claim all three points against Southport, given their superior performances and foreseen trends.
Match info
Tournaments:
National League - North(National League North - 8)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Haig Avenue, Southport
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Southport
L
L
L
W
D
Morecambe
W
W
W
L
L
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oxford City | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 2 |  Hereford | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 3 |  Macclesfield | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 4 |  Chester | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 5 |  South Shields | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 6 |  Hebburn Town | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 7 |  Bedford Town | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 8 |  Spalding United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 |  Harborough Town | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 |  Morecambe | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 11 |  King's Lynn Town | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 12 |  Buxton | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 13 |  Scarborough Athletic | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 14 |  Merthyr Town | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 15 |  Worksop Town | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 16 |  Brackley Town | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 17 |  Chorley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 18 |  Marine | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 19 |  Hednesford Town | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 20 |  Darlington 1883 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 21 |  AFC Telford United | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 22 |  Southport | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 23 |  Spennymoor Town | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 24 |  Radcliffe | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
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