At the Lamb Ground, Tamworth and Morecambe contested a tightly fought match that ended in a 1-1 draw, overseen by referee Paul Johnson. The tactical nature of the game and the late equaliser ensured both teams left with a point.
The first half concluded without a goal, as neither side managed to find a breakthrough. Jack Nolan of Morecambe was shown a yellow card in the 35th minute for a foul.
The second half saw increased activity. Tamworth manager Andy Peaks made a double substitution on the hour mark, introducing Ronan Maher and Jordan Ponticelli, in an attempt to energise his team. However, it was Morecambe who broke the deadlock in the 74th minute when Gwion Edwards scored, assisted by Jack Nolan.
Tamworth responded quickly with a triple substitution in the 77th minute, bringing on Oliver Lynch, Ben Milnes, and Stefan Mols. This tactical change paid off almost immediately. In the 79th minute, substitute Ben Milnes provided the assist for Kennedy Digie, who levelled the score. Gwion Edwards received a yellow card in the 78th minute.
As the match neared its conclusion, both teams pushed for a winning goal. Jake Cain of Morecambe was booked in the 92nd minute, and Alfie Bates of Tamworth received a yellow card in the 97th minute. Morecambe made late substitutions, introducing Emmerson Sutton, Arjan Singh, and Harrison Panayiotou. Despite these efforts, neither side could secure a decisive goal, and the match ended in a draw.
This draw extends Tamworth’s unbeaten run to six games, during which they have scored in every match. They now sit in 9th position with 22 points. For Morecambe, who remain at the bottom of the table in 24th place with 8 points, the draw brings an end to a run of four defeats. While they have now scored in their last two matches, their defensive struggles continue.
