Morecambe vs York City: match statistics
York City is the decided favorite for this meeting, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 24 wins this season. The visitors are presenting excellent form, winning all of their last 5 matches and scoring 15 goals while conceding just 4. Morecambe sits in 22nd position with a disastrous record of 6 wins and 19 defeats, conceding an average of 2 goals per home match. In away matches, York City wins 75% of the time, remaining undefeated on the road with an average of 2.19 goals per game. The difference in quality, form, and offensive-defensive statistics unequivocally points to a victory for the visitors, although Morecambe may put up more resistance on their own pitch than the table suggests.
Morecambe vs York City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Morecambe played against York City in National League (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Morecambe has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. York City has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Morecambe scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 2.18. York City scores 2.68 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Morecambe's games and 62% of York City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 76%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
York City has the higher season xG average, 2.01 to 1.39 per game. Morecambe takes 11.3 shots per game, while York City takes 16.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Morecambe leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. York City leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Morecambe's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (14 goals). For York City, it is minutes 76-90+ (28 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National League games average 2.91 goals. Both teams score in 57% 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 6.00 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
York City is the decided favorite for this meeting, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 24 wins this season. The visitors are presenting excellent form, winning all of their last 5 matches and scoring 15 goals while conceding just 4. Morecambe sits in 22nd position with a disastrous record of 6 wins and 19 defeats, conceding an average of 2 goals per home match. In away matches, York City wins 75% of the time, remaining undefeated on the road with an average of 2.19 goals per game. The difference in quality, form, and offensive-defensive statistics unequivocally points to a victory for the visitors, although Morecambe may put up more resistance on their own pitch than the table suggests.
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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 | York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.37 |
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.
York City is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Morecambe · 3 pts / game - York City
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.
York City is 99% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Morecambe · 2.68 goals / game - York City
York City is 132% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.18 goals / game - Morecambe · 0.94 goals / game - York City
Morecambe scores in 68% of games (23 of 34 meczów), while York City keeps a clean sheet in 35% (12 of 34 meczów).
York City scores in 94% of games (32 of 34 meczów), while Morecambe keeps a clean sheet in 15% (5 of 34 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 - York City
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.
York City is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / game - Morecambe · 1.59 pts / game - York City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Morecambe - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% 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.
York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +4 |
* 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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (28 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +19 - wins late phases.
* 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
York City
* 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 | York City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.53 | 2.91 | ▲ 3.62 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 57% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 57% | ▲ 76% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 24% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 72% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 81% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 York City. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Morecambe vs York City?
The National League match finished Morecambe 0:1 York City. 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 York City?
Morecambe score 1.35 goals per game on average and York City 2.68. The National League average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Morecambe's matches and 62% of York City's.
What form are Morecambe and York City in?
Over the last 5 games Morecambe have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and York City 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Morecambe vs York City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.