Eastleigh 0, Morecambe 4

MORECAMBE, England (Interstat) — Morecambe delivered a commanding and surprising opening-day performance Saturday, routing Eastleigh 4-0 at Mazuma Mobile Stadium in a National League match that far exceeded statistical projections. Entering the contest, data analysts Interstat had given the home side only a slight edge, with a 52.2 percent probability to win, and projected a narrow 1-1 draw. Morecambe rendered those forecasts irrelevant with a dominant display, scoring twice in quick succession just before the hour mark to break the game open. The home side established control early and was rewarded in the 13th minute. Midfielder Miguel Azeez opened the… Read more...