Sutton United vs Morecambe: match statistics
Sutton United displays significantly better home form with a goal difference of +5 and 33% of home matches won, while Morecambe has a disastrous away record with a -17 goal difference and only 17% victories. The hosts have earned 2.0 PPG in their last 5 matches, winning 3 of them, contrasting with Morecambe's 1.4 PPG. xG statistics also favor Sutton (1.61 xG For vs 1.51 xG Against at home) compared to the visitors (1.34 xG For vs 2.02 xG Against away). Morecambe fails to keep a clean sheet in 89% of away matches and concedes an average of 2.33 goals per match, which, combined with the hosts' solid scoring rate (1.72 goals average at home), increases their chances of victory. League position (17th Sutton vs 22nd Morecambe) and possession advantage (55% vs 51%) further support the prediction in favor of the hosts, although Sutton's history of draws (39% in home matches) prevents ruling out a split of points.
Sutton United vs Morecambe: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sutton United played Morecambe in National League (England). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 0:5.
Current form
Sutton United: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Morecambe: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sutton United scores 1.43 and concedes 1.60 goals per match. Morecambe scores 1.36 and concedes 2.14. League average: 2.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sutton United 66%, Morecambe 56%. Over 2.5: Sutton United 57%, Morecambe 67%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Sutton United has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.36. Sutton United: 11.5 shots per match, Morecambe: 11.1.
Match halves
Sutton United: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.80. Morecambe: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Sutton United: 76-90+ (11 goals). Morecambe: 46-60 (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National League: 2.93 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Sutton United displays significantly better home form with a goal difference of +5 and 33% of home matches won, while Morecambe has a disastrous away record with a -17 goal difference and only 17% victories. The hosts have earned 2.0 PPG in their last 5 matches, winning 3 of them, contrasting with Morecambe's 1.4 PPG. xG statistics also favor Sutton (1.61 xG For vs 1.51 xG Against at home) compared to the visitors (1.34 xG For vs 2.02 xG Against away). Morecambe fails to keep a clean sheet in 89% of away matches and concedes an average of 2.33 goals per match, which, combined with the hosts' solid scoring rate (1.72 goals average at home), increases their chances of victory. League position (17th Sutton vs 22nd Morecambe) and possession advantage (55% vs 51%) further support the prediction in favor of the hosts, although Sutton's history of draws (39% in home matches) prevents ruling out a split of points.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sutton United | Morecambe | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.35 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sutton United is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Sutton United · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
Sutton United is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Sutton United · 1.36 goals / match - Morecambe
Sutton United is 34% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.6 goals / match - Sutton United · 2.14 goals / match - Morecambe
Sutton United scores in 77% of matches (27 of 35 matches), while Morecambe keeps a clean sheet in 14% (5 of 36 matches).
Morecambe scores in 67% of matches (24 of 36 matches), while Sutton United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (7 of 35 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sutton United
Over / Under - Morecambe
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Sutton United is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / match - Sutton United · 1.11 pts / match - Morecambe
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sutton United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Morecambe - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sutton United
Morecambe
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National League).
Teams vs league
| Sutton United | Liga | Morecambe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.03 | 2.93 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 66% | 57% | • 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 24% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 72% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 81% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Sutton United 0 - 1 - 0 Morecambe. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sutton United vs Morecambe?
The National League match finished Sutton United 0:5 Morecambe. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sutton United vs Morecambe?
Sutton United score 1.43 goals per game on average and Morecambe 1.36. The National League average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 66% of Sutton United's matches and 56% of Morecambe's.
What form are Sutton United and Morecambe in?
Over the last 5 games Sutton United have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Morecambe 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sutton United vs Morecambe?
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.