Morecambe have endured a frustrating start to the National League North campaign, sitting 16th in the table with just four points from five games. The Shrimps have not won a game at the start of the season and boss Adam Lakeland admits the results need to improve after a run of one win, one draw and three losses. The margins in this league are incredibly fine and we need to start making those key moments count, said Lakeland, whose side will look to get their first victory when they face AFC Telford at the Halo Aerospace Stadium over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Can Morecambe turn their season around against Telford?
Morecambe's results need to improve and the boss is confident the group can turn things around. Since the last programme notes, Morecambe had two more frustrating results, including a 2-1 loss to Radcliffe and a late concession against South Shields. The Shrimps produced some of their best football of the season in the second half against South Shields and were the better team for long periods, but conceded a late goal and got no points. Against Radcliffe, Morecambe was in control and on the ascendancy but gifted the opposition a poor opening goal that changed the momentum of the game.
What is Lakeland's message to the squad?
There's no getting away from the fact that our results need to improve, said Adam Lakeland, as he looks for his side to make key moments count. The margins in this league are incredibly fine and we need to start making those key moments count. Lakeland has been encouraged by the performance levels despite the results not going his way, with the boss hopeful of having at least two or three injured players back for the Buxton game next weekend. Lewis Leigh, Taelor O'Kane, Ruben Curley, Ronnie Blois and Cameron Coxe are all currently sidelined, and losing that number of players has hindered Morecambe's options.
How have recent results shaped the table?
Morecambe's league standing of 16th reflects a winless start, with four points from five games leaving the side four points behind leaders Chester. The Shrimps have scored four goals this season and conceded six, giving a goal difference of minus two. Recent form has been WLLLD, and the team will be looking to change that trend when they face AFC Telford, who themselves will provide a difficult test under experienced manager Kevin Wilkin. Next fixture: vs Chorley (away, 2026-12-26) with the side 10th in the table.
Who is available as Morecambe face Telford?
Morecambe has a difficult injury situation with several key players missing. Lewis Leigh, Taelor O'Kane, Ruben Curley, Ronnie Blois and Cameron Coxe are all currently sidelined, and losing that number of players has hindered Morecambe's options. Getting bodies back will give Morecambe greater options and competition, with the boss hopeful of having at least two or three injured players back for the Buxton game next weekend. The current focus is entirely on AFC Telford, with Kevin Wilkin a very experienced manager who will make sure his side provide a difficult test at the Halo Aerospace Stadium.
Morecambe will play Chester on Monday after the Bank Holiday weekend, with the focus entirely on AFC Telford for now. The Shrimps need to make key moments count if they are to turn their season around, and Lakeland will be looking for his side to be more ruthless at both ends of the pitch. The Bank Holiday weekend brings two games in four days, and Morecambe will be looking to use the momentum from their better performances to finally get their first win of the campaign.
