Morecambe 5, Sutton United FC 0

MORECAMBE ROUTS SUTTON UNITED IN NATIONAL LEAGUE OPENER SUTTON, England (Interstat) — Morecambe delivered a stunning and decisive performance to open its National League campaign, thrashing Sutton United 5-0 on the road Saturday at VBS Community Stadium. The result was a dramatic reversal of pre-match projections. Statistical analysis firm Interstat had simulated a 1-1 draw and gave Sutton United a 77.1 percent probability of victory based on its ELO rating system. Instead, Morecambe authored a comprehensive demolition, scoring four times in a blistering first 25 minutes to silence the home supporters. The visitors set the tone early. Paul Lewis, entering… Read more...