Crewe Alexandra will aim to extend their five-game unbeaten run when Morecambe visit Mornflake Stadium this afternoon (Saturday, 3pm).
Lee Bell’s men will start the game third in League Two, and will want to build on the momentum established during a positive February.
The Opposition
Morecambe sit just three points outside the Play-Off places, and have played a game less than The Railwaymen.
The Shrimps have picked up two wins out of their last five games, and boast the sixth best away record in the division this season.
The Gaffer
Ged Brannan stepped up from the backroom staff to take over as Morecambe boss in late November after the sacking of Derek Adams.
Brannan played for the Shrimps during a career which also took him to Manchester City, Wigan Athletic and Accrington Stanley.
Fighting Talk
Lee Bell: "Consistency is key to do well in this league. They are a good team, they play some good football, and they are on the cusp of the playoffs, if they get two or three wins on the bounce they will be right in the middle of it."
Ged Brannan: "It will be a tough game; they are on a good run but we have a got a game plan and we are going to go there and give it our best shot."
Head-to-Head
Crewe have won most clashes between the two teams, with nine victories. Morecambe have won four games and the remaining three games have been draws.
A recent Alex victory over the Shrimps came in December 2021. Chris Porter and Luke Murphy were on target in a 2-1 win.
Match Officials
Farai Hallam will be the man in charge of this afternoon’s encounter. Thomas Harty and Danny Gratton will accompany him as assistants. Simon Mather will be fourth official.
Hallam has taken charge of one League Two fixture this season and he handed out four yellow cards in the game.
Ticket Details
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How To Find Us
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Elsewhere in League Two
AFC Wimbledon v MK Dons; Bradford v Notts County; Colchester v Stockport County; Crawley v Barrow; Grimsby v Forest Green; Newport v Mansfield; Salford v Gillingham; Swindon v Harrogate Town; Tranmere v Sutton; Walsall v Doncaster; Wrexham v Accrington.
Can’t Make the Game?
Crewe fans based outside of the UK can watch the clash with Morecambe live on iFollow.
An iFollow match pass for Crewe fixtures includes graphics and replays – all for just £10 (or local equivalent). The action is complemented by commentary from the BBC Radio Stoke team of Graham McGarry and Peter Morse.
Fans in the UK can listen to LIVE commentary on iFollow - CLICK HERE to purchase an Audio Match Pass for just £2.50.
