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Saturday, 19 September 2026

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· Analysis updated 01:24 UTC

Morecambe vs Southport Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.95 expected goals for Morecambe and 1.07 for Southport, a combined total of 3.02. That distribution gives Morecambe the largest share of the 1X2 market at 58%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 58% for over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 58% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Morecambe win

57.9% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.95 – 1.07

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Morecambe home form

    12 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Southport away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Morecambe to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 58%, against 58% / 22% / 20% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.95 goals for Morecambe and 1.07 for Southport, a combined 3.02 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Morecambe win58%
Draw22%
Southport win20%

Double chance 1X

80%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

42%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals80%
Over 2.5 goals58%
Over 3.5 goals36%
Both teams to score56%

Correct score

  • 1–110.2%
  • 2–19.9%
  • 1–09.6%
  • 2–09.3%
  • 3–16.5%

Recent form

Morecambe

  • 2026-10-24T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Merthyr Town · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-17T14:00:00.000Z · A vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Worksop Town · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Darlington 1883 · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Oxford City · 1-1 (D)

Southport

  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Spennymoor Town · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Morecambe · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Worksop Town · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Morecambe · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Spalding United · 0-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Morecambe win, at 57.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 56% and over 2.5 goals at 58%.

A 58% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.