Gateshead vs Morecambe: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a very even match between two teams from the bottom part of the table. Gateshead occupies 23rd place with a catastrophic home record (7% win rate at home, 79% losses), but recent form shows improvement with two victories in the last five matches overall. Morecambe, in 22nd position, presents slightly better away efficiency (13% wins, 25% draws) and a higher average of goals scored on the road (1.13 vs 0.79 for the hosts). Both teams have an identical average of goals conceded (around 2.25 per match) and similar goal differences (-21 Gateshead, -18 Morecambe). A key factor is that Morecambe fails to score less often on the road (38% FTS vs 50% for the hosts) and has better shot conversion (11% vs 6%). Given the poor form of both squads and the balanced statistics, the most likely result seems to be a draw or a minimal victory for the guests.
Gateshead vs Morecambe: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gateshead played against Morecambe in National League (England). The game was played on February 25, 2026. Final score: 4:4.
Recent form
Gateshead has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Morecambe has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Gateshead scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 2.26. Morecambe scores 1.27 and allows 2.12. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Gateshead's games and 55% of Morecambe's. The Over 2.5 rates are 74% and 67%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Morecambe has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.38 per game. Gateshead takes 10.4 shots per game, while Morecambe takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Gateshead leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Morecambe leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gateshead's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For Morecambe, it is minutes 46-60 (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 7.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis indicates a very even match between two teams from the bottom part of the table. Gateshead occupies 23rd place with a catastrophic home record (7% win rate at home, 79% losses), but recent form shows improvement with two victories in the last five matches overall. Morecambe, in 22nd position, presents slightly better away efficiency (13% wins, 25% draws) and a higher average of goals scored on the road (1.13 vs 0.79 for the hosts). Both teams have an identical average of goals conceded (around 2.25 per match) and similar goal differences (-21 Gateshead, -18 Morecambe). A key factor is that Morecambe fails to score less often on the road (38% FTS vs 50% for the hosts) and has better shot conversion (11% vs 6%). Given the poor form of both squads and the balanced statistics, the most likely result seems to be a draw or a minimal victory for the guests.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Gateshead | Morecambe | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Gateshead is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Gateshead · 1 pts / game - Morecambe
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Morecambe is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Gateshead · 1.27 goals / game - Morecambe
Morecambe is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.26 goals / game - Gateshead · 2.12 goals / game - Morecambe
Gateshead scores in 58% of games (18 of 31 meczów), while Morecambe keeps a clean sheet in 15% (5 of 33 meczów).
Morecambe scores in 67% of games (22 of 33 meczów), while Gateshead keeps a clean sheet in 6% (2 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Gateshead
Over / Under - Morecambe
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Morecambe is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.84 pts / game - Gateshead · 1 pts / game - Morecambe
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gateshead - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Morecambe - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 18%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Gateshead
Morecambe
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Gateshead | Liga | Morecambe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.39 | 2.88 | ▲ 3.39 |
| Both teams scored | • 55% | 56% | • 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 74% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 6% | 24% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 90% | 72% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 80% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Gateshead's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Morecambe. Games average 7.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Gateshead vs Morecambe?
The National League match finished Gateshead 4:4 Morecambe. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Gateshead vs Morecambe?
Gateshead score 1.13 goals per game on average and Morecambe 1.27. The National League average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Gateshead's matches and 55% of Morecambe's.
What form are Gateshead and Morecambe in?
Over the last 5 games Gateshead have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Morecambe 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gateshead vs Morecambe?
The statistical background for Gateshead vs Morecambe — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.