Morecambe 2-0 Bradford: Derek Adams' Shrimps miss out on automatic promotion despite victory
Saturday 8 May 2021 18:18, UK
Morecambe missed out on automatic promotion by one point despite victory over Bradford at the Mazuma Stadium.
The Shrimps did what they had to do to maintain their challenge with a 2-0 victory but wins for Bolton and Cambridge saw them miss out narrowly on a top-three spot.
Liam McAlinden went close to giving Morecambe the lead in the 16th minute when he hit the foot of the right post with a left-footed effort after Hornby had saved smartly from Brad Lyons.
Morecambe took the lead in the 29th minute through McAlinden. Toumani Diagouraga won the ball in midfield and, after a superb piece of skill, played in the Morecambe striker who kept his cool to slot the ball past Sam Hornby from the right-hand side of the area.
At the other end Andy Cook went close to putting Bradford back in the game with two headers that went the wrong side of the post from good openings.
Trending
- O'Neil sacked by Wolves after Ipswich defeat
- Amorim: We have bigger problems than Man City
- England's Bouchier seals debut Test hundred vs South Africa LIVE!
- Brighton vs Crystal Palace live on Sky: Hurzeler - I know what rivalry means
- WSL: Everton vs Man City LIVE!
- O'Neil sacked by Wolves: Where did it go wrong?
- World Darts Championship schedule: Humphries in action on opening day
- Chelsea vs Brentford preview: Blues best team in PL right now – Frank
- 'Absolutely ridiculous' | Wolves combust again - how latest scuffle unfolded
- Transfer Centre LIVE! Guardiola says Man City January signings possible
The Shrimps doubled their lead on 56 minutes with a fine finish from Cole Stockton. Yann Songo'o played in Carlos Mendes-Gomes, who teed up Stockton with a neat touch and the striker made no mistake from 12 yards out.
Bradford pushed to the death but produced only one moment of threat for the home defence, with Billy Clarke forcing Kyle Letheren into a fine save from a 94th-minute header.
