[ 17 Aug 24 ] Morecambe FC v GILLS Match Thread

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- The Gills have won 7 of the 12 fixtures whilst Morecambe have won just 1. The Gills won both fixtures last season and are unbeaten in 7, winning 5 of them.
- The Gills won their last visit to Morecambe 3-2 back in March. It followed two 1-1 Draws in February 2022 and March 2013 since Morecambe's only win against the Gills - a 2-1 home won October 2011.
- Morecambe have lost their opening 2 league and cup matches making it 7 winless games in all competitions with 6 losses. They have also lost 10 of their last 13 games, winning just 2 - back-to-back wins at Accrington and home to Barrow back in March and April.
- Morecambe's league and cup matches this season have both been away from home without scoring. At home, they have lost their last 3 games since a home win against Barrow at the start of April and they have lost 5 of their last 6 home games, conceding 3 in 3 of those including a 3-2 win for the Gills.

EFL Sky Bet League 2: Morecambe FC v Gillingham FC
Opposition Team: Stuart Moore, David Tutonda (Adam Lewis), Jamie Stott, (c) Yann Songo'o, Luke Hendrie (Ross Millen), Callum Jones, Tom White (Jordan Slew), Gwion Edwards, Harvey Macadam, Ben Tollitt (Lee Angol), Hallum Hope
Opposition League Position: Sky Bet League 2 (19th)
Referee: Daniel Middleton
Attendance: 3,611 (404)

(15:01) Kick Off [ 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 ]
(15.21) Tollet forces Turneesinto a good save.
(15.23) Free-kick for Morecambe is sent into the mix by Jones, Jamie Stott arrives late and Jake Turner makes a really good save low to his right.
(15.42) Edwards sends in a shot just wide of Turner's post.
(15.43) Jonny Williams forces the keeper to tip a good shot around the post for a corner.
(15.46) There will be 1 minute added to the first half.
(15.47) Half time 0-0

(16.03) The second half kicks off.
(16.26) Nolan drives in a fierce shot which is well saved.
(16.28) Macadam sends in a strong shot. Turner, routed to the spot, watches it go wide.
(16.34) Ogie hits the post.
(16.34) GOAL! Morecambe 0-1 Gillingham: Lapslie
(16.48) Hawkins hits the crossbar
(16.53) FULL TIME 0-1

Gills' League Position After Game: 2nd
Match highlights: https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/1 ... highlights
Match Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cx2xgdl3ek5t