Morecambe vs Braintree Town: match statistics
Morecambe displays a much better form than Braintree Town, collecting 6 points in their last 5 matches (wdlww) against just 3 points for the visitors (llwll). The hosts have scored an average of 1.33 goals per home match, whereas Braintree nets only 0.72 goals on the road and fails to score in as many as 50% of their games. The goal difference highlights the quality gap: Morecambe sits at -11 at home, while the visitors are at -24 away, indicating significantly greater defensive issues for Braintree. Additionally, the hosts have won 22% of their home matches, while the visitors have triumphed in only 17% of their away fixtures. The xG statistics also favor Morecambe (1.38 vs 1.43), and their superior ball possession (52% vs 48%) and conversion efficiency (11% vs 6%) suggest match control. All these factors point to a probable home victory, although their weak defense (1.94 goals conceded on average) leaves the door open for an upset.
Morecambe vs Braintree Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Morecambe played against Braintree Town in National League (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Morecambe has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Braintree Town has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Morecambe scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 2.08. Braintree Town scores 0.76 and allows 1.51. Games in this league average 2.94 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Morecambe's games and 38% of Braintree Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 43%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Braintree Town has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.38 per game. Morecambe takes 11.3 shots per game, while Braintree Town takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Morecambe leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Braintree Town leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.49 after halftime.
When the teams score
Morecambe's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (15 goals). For Braintree Town, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.94 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Morecambe displays a much better form than Braintree Town, collecting 6 points in their last 5 matches (wdlww) against just 3 points for the visitors (llwll). The hosts have scored an average of 1.33 goals per home match, whereas Braintree nets only 0.72 goals on the road and fails to score in as many as 50% of their games. The goal difference highlights the quality gap: Morecambe sits at -11 at home, while the visitors are at -24 away, indicating significantly greater defensive issues for Braintree. Additionally, the hosts have won 22% of their home matches, while the visitors have triumphed in only 17% of their away fixtures. The xG statistics also favor Morecambe (1.38 vs 1.43), and their superior ball possession (52% vs 48%) and conversion efficiency (11% vs 6%) suggest match control. All these factors point to a probable home victory, although their weak defense (1.94 goals conceded on average) leaves the door open for an upset.
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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
| Morecambe | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.19 |
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.
Morecambe is 233% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Morecambe · 0.6 pts / game - Braintree Town
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 92% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Morecambe · 0.76 goals / game - Braintree Town
Braintree Town is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.08 goals / game - Morecambe · 1.51 goals / game - Braintree Town
Morecambe scores in 68% of games (25 of 37 meczów), while Braintree Town keeps a clean sheet in 30% (11 of 37 meczów).
Braintree Town scores in 51% of games (19 of 37 meczów), while Morecambe keeps a clean sheet in 16% (6 of 37 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 - Morecambe
Over / Under - Braintree Town
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 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / game - Morecambe · 0.95 pts / game - Braintree Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Morecambe - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 22%. 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.
Braintree Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
* 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 46-60 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Morecambe
Braintree Town
* 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
| Morecambe | Liga | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.54 | 2.94 | ▼ 2.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 54% | 58% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 57% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 23% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 72% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 81% | ▼ 76% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Morecambe's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Braintree Town. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Morecambe vs Braintree Town?
The National League match finished Morecambe 1:1 Braintree Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Morecambe vs Braintree Town?
Morecambe score 1.46 goals per game on average and Braintree Town 0.76. The National League average is 2.94 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Morecambe's matches and 38% of Braintree Town's.
What form are Morecambe and Braintree Town in?
Over the last 5 games Morecambe have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Braintree Town 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Morecambe vs Braintree Town?
The statistical background for Morecambe vs Braintree Town — 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.