Match report

Sunderland Defeats Morecambe 1-0 in League One Clash

Morecambe
Morecambe
0–1
FT
Sunderland
Sunderland
Apr 30, 2022

Sunderland secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Morecambe in their League One encounter, thanks to an early goal by N. Broadhead assisted by Corry Evans. The victory marks an important three points for Sunderland as they look to secure their position in the league table.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Morecambe 0-1 Sunderland
  • • Goal: N. Broadhead (Sunderland, 10') assisted by Corry Evans
  • • Yellow Cards: Adam Phillips (Morecambe, 11'), A. Wildig (Morecambe, 68'), C. Stockton (Morecambe, 77'), J. Matete (Sunderland, 92')

Lineups

Morecambe

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 30 T. Carson (G)
  • 31 R. Bennett (D)
  • 22 L. Gibson (D)
  • 5 J. Bedeau (D)
  • 10 A. Wildig (M)
  • 27 O. Fane (M)
  • 11 D. Connolly (F)
  • 18 A. Phillips (M)
  • 21 R. Cooney (D)
  • 24 A. Gnahoua (F)
  • 9 C. Stockton (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 J. Ayunga
  • 8 T. Diagouraga
  • 14 J. Obika
  • 4 A. O'Connor
  • 19 S. McLoughlin
  • 25 A. McCalmont
  • 41 A. Smith

Sunderland

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 20 A. Patterson (G)
  • 5 D. Batth (D)
  • 26 B. Wright (D)
  • 4 C. Evans (M)
  • 21 A. Pritchard (F)
  • 13 L. O'Nien (D)
  • 77 P. Roberts (M)
  • 9 N. Broadhead (F)
  • 11 L. Gooch (M)
  • 8 E. Embleton (M)
  • 14 R. Stewart (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Clarke
  • 27 J. Matete
  • 24 D. Neil
  • 39 R. Hoffmann
  • 32 T. Hume
  • 19 A. Xhemajli
  • 28 A. McGeady

Timeline

  1. Sunderland
    10' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Broadhead · Assist: Corry Evans
  2. Morecambe
    11' Morecambe Card · Yellow Card
    Adam Phillips

    Foul

  3. Sunderland
    26' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Broadhead · On: J. Clarke
  4. Morecambe
    68' Morecambe Card · Yellow Card
    A. Wildig

    Foul

  5. Morecambe
    68' Morecambe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gnahoua · On: J. Ayunga
  6. Morecambe
    71' Morecambe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Fane · On: T. Diagouraga
  7. Sunderland
    73' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Stewart · On: J. Matete
  8. Morecambe
    77' Morecambe Card · Yellow Card
    C. Stockton

    Foul

  9. Sunderland
    82' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Pritchard · On: D. Neil
  10. Morecambe
    84' Morecambe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dylan Connolly · On: J. Obika
  11. Sunderland
    90'+2 Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    J. Matete

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Morecambe Sunderland
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 65% 72%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 7
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 335 414
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 0 3
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 217 300
Shots Inside Box 2 2
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Broadhead's goal in the 10th minute set Sunderland on their way to victory against Morecambe.
  • ▸ Three yellow cards for Morecambe players (Adam Phillips, A. Wildig, C. Stockton) disrupted their rhythm and allowed Sunderland to maintain control.