100th season in existence of Morecambe FC
Morecambe 2023–24 football season
The 2023–24 season was Morecambe's 100th season since formation, their 17th consecutive season in the Football League , and their first season back in League Two , the fourth tier of English football . This followed relegation from League One during the previous season .
They also competed in the FA Cup , EFL Cup and EFL Trophy .
Pre-season friendlies
On 2 June, Morecambe announced their pre-season preparations, with matches against Workington , Warrington Town , Southport , Burscough and Blackpool .[ 3] Wigan Athletic .[ 4]
Competitions
League Two
League table
Source:
EFL Official Website Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences
[ 7] Notes:
^ On 11 April 2024, Morecambe were deducted three points for failing to pay players and staff on time following previous EFL rules breaches in the 2023–24 season.[ 6]
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
46
17
10
19
67
81
−14
61
8
7
8
29
29
0
9
3
11
38
52
−14
Last updated: 27 April 2024.Soccerway
Results by matchday
Matchday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Ground H A H H A H A H A H A A H H A A A H H A H A A H H A H A H A A A H A H H A A H A H H H A H A Result W L D W L W L D W D W W W W L L L L D W L D L D D W L W W W D L D W W L L L L W W L L L L D Position 6 14 14 7 11 9 16 14 12 12 10 10 8 6 6 7 12 12 12 8 12 13 16 17 16 13 15 12 12 11 10 11 10 9 8 10 11 12 12 10 8 10 12 15 16 15
Updated to match(es) played on 27 April 2024. Source:
Soccerway A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
Matches
On 22 June, the EFL League Two fixtures were released.[ 8]
Morecambe v Wrexham
FA Cup
Morecambe were drawn away to Lincoln City in the first round,[ 10] Wycombe Wanderers in the second round[ 11] Swansea City in the third round.[ 12] [ 13]
EFL Cup
The Shrimps were drawn away to Rotherham United in the first round.[ 14]
EFL Trophy
In the group stage, Morecambe were drawn into Northern Group A alongside Barrow , Blackpool and Liverpool U21 .[ 15]
Updated to match(es) played on 14 November 2023. Source:
EFL.com
Transfers
In
Out
Loaned in
^ On 8 January, Mellon was recalled back to Burnley early from his season-long loan.
^ On 9 January, Bloxham was recalled back to Shrewsbury early from his season-long loan.
^ On 8 January, King was recalled back to Cardiff early from his season-long loan.
^ On 3 January, Connolly was recalled back to Bristol Rovers early due to injuries within the Bristol squad.
^ On 2 January, Walker was recalled back to Blackburn early.
Loaned out
References
National teams
League
Level 1 Levels 2–4 Levels 5–6 Levels 7–8 Levels 9–10
Combined Counties League (Premier North , Premier South , One ) Eastern Counties League (Premier , One North , One South ) Essex Senior League (level 9 only)Hellenic League (Premier , One ) Midland League (Premier , One ) Northern Counties East League (Premier , One ) Northern League (One , Two ) North West Counties League (Premier , One North , One South ) Southern Combination League (Premier , One ) Southern Counties East League (Premier , One ) South West Peninsula League (Premier East , Premier West - level 10 only )Spartan South Midlands League (Premier , One ) United Counties League (Premier North , Premier South , One ) Wessex League (Premier , One ) Western League (Premier , One )
Cup
Youth
