Morecambe vs Lincoln City; Sky Bet League Two
Morecambe vs Lincoln City. Sky Bet League Two.
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Friday 23 March 2018 10:43, UK
Morecambe manager Jim Bentley is likely to make changes for the home clash with Lincoln.
The Shrimps were unchanged on Tuesday night and followed up a 2-1 win over Exeter by drawing with Colchester, so Bentley has noted he will "probably" make alterations. Max Muller, back in full training having been in Germany due to a family bereavement, is one option. However, Kevin Ellison (hamstring) and Steve Old (knee) are struggling again.
Lincoln skipper Luke Waterfall will complete his three-match ban. The defender has missed back-to-back victories for the Imps due to the red card he incurred against Mansfield earlier this month.
Goalkeeper Josh Vickers (upper leg) is still missing but is getting closer to a return. Boss Danny Cowley has no other injury issues and could give James Wilson (ankle) some more minutes after he appeared off the bench against Grimsby.
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The Shrimps haven't faced Lincoln at the Globe Arena in the Football League since November 2010 - current boss Jim Bentley played in the game, a 2-1 win for Lincoln.
Lincoln have won two of their last three Football League games against Morecambe (D1).
Morecambe have lost just one of their last seven league games (W2 D4).
Lincoln have won consecutive matches in League Two by a 3-1 scoreline. They last won three in a row in the Football League whilst scoring 3+ goals each time in November 2004.
Jim Bentley's side have scored just two goals in the opening 15 minutes of their matches in League Two this season, fewer than any other side.