Match report

Morecambe Defeats Walsall 2-0 in League Two Clash

Walsall
Walsall
0–2
FT
Morecambe
Morecambe
May 1, 2021

Morecambe stunned Walsall with a 2-0 victory in their League Two encounter, with Chris Stockton and Yann Songo'o scoring the goals. Despite Walsall's efforts, Morecambe's defense held firm and capitalized on their opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Walsall 0-2 Morecambe
  • • Chris Stockton scored the opening goal in the 45th minute
  • • Yann Songo'o secured Morecambe's second goal in the 77th minute
  • • Walsall made two substitutions in the second half, bringing on Josh Gordon and L. Kinsella
  • • Morecambe made three substitutions in the second half, including Yann Songo'o and L. McAlinden

Lineups

Walsall

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Rose (G)
  • 5 J. Clarke (D)
  • 24 H. White (D)
  • 6 D. Scarr (D)
  • 3 M. Melbourne (D)
  • 8 L. Kinsella (M)
  • 23 E. Osadebe (M)
  • 15 W. McDonald (F)
  • 20 S. Perry (M)
  • 10 J. Gordon (F)
  • 27 T. Wright (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 C. Lavery
  • 12 A. Bates
  • 2 C. Norman
  • 19 J. Willis
  • 1 L. Roberts
  • 17 J. Nolan
  • 18 T. Leak

Morecambe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Letheren (G)
  • 3 S. Hendrie (D)
  • 5 S. Lavelle (D)
  • 8 T. Diagouraga (M)
  • 4 N. Knight-Percival (D)
  • 24 Y. Songo'o (M)
  • 15 B. Lyons (M)
  • 21 R. Cooney (D)
  • 23 F. Price (M)
  • 19 L. McAlinden (M)
  • 9 C. Stockton (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 B. Pringle
  • 20 A. Denny
  • 14 A. Kenyon
  • 6 H. Davis
  • 12 M. Halstead

Timeline

  1. Morecambe
    45'+2 Morecambe Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Stockton
  2. Morecambe
    58' Morecambe Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Songo'o

    Foul

  3. Morecambe
    62' Morecambe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Price · On: B. Pringle
  4. Walsall
    65' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josh Gordon · On: C. Lavery
  5. Morecambe
    77' Morecambe Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Songo'o
  6. Walsall
    82' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Kinsella · On: A. Bates
  7. Morecambe
    89' Morecambe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. McAlinden · On: A. Denny
  8. Morecambe
    90'+3 Morecambe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Songo'o · On: A. Kenyon
  9. Morecambe
    90'+4 Morecambe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Knight-Percival · On: H. Davis

Match Stats

Stat Walsall Morecambe
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 48%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 7
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 563 202
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 0 4
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 74% 26%
Accurate Passes 435 96
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Morecambe took the lead just before halftime when Chris Stockton found the back of the net, giving them a crucial advantage
  • ▸ Yann Songo'o's second goal in the 77th minute sealed the victory for Morecambe, putting Walsall on the back foot and effectively ending their hopes of a comeback