26.01.23 Match Preview - Morecambe v Rovers

A trip to the Mazuma Stadium awaits the Gas...

Rovers make the 213-mile trip up north to face Morecambe on Saturday afternoon. Rovers drew 2-2 with the Shrimps at The Mem earlier in the season. New signings Ellery Balcombe, Jarell Quansah and Grant Ward could all make their Rovers debuts during this weekend's clash at the Mazuma Stadium.

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Shrimps defender Jacob Bedeau has said he expects a tough test against the Gas on Saturday afternoon.

“We’ve got to think this is our fortress and we can beat anyone here. They’re a good team, they’ve got really good players so it’s going to be a tough one, but we’d like to think at home, that’s where we’re going to make it count.

"They've got a good team spirit, I know one of the players... and he said they were really pulling together.

"They've had a good season, their first season back in League One, so they're going to be a tough test, but we have to come through these tests to stay in this league, and that's what we want to do."

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Morecambe: LWWWLL

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Will Finnie is the referee for Saturday's clash with Morecambe. This season, Finnie has taken charge of eight Sky Bet League One games. In those eight games, Finnie has produced 27 yellow cards and is yet to show a red card this season. 

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EFL sponsors Sky Bet have priced Rovers at 5/4 for the win. A 2-0 scoreline in favour of the Gas can be backed at 10/1. On the goalscorer markets, Aaron Collins is priced at 11/2 to open the scoring at The Mazuma Stadium whilst Antony Evans can be backed at 7/2 to score anytime throughout Saturday's clash. 

*Odds correct at the time of writing. Please bet responsibly. To bet with SkyBet, please click HERE.

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