Morecambe visit Chester FC in a National League North fixture this Saturday, aiming to build momentum after securing their first win of the campaign. The match kicks off at 15:00 at the Deva Community Stadium, with the home side Chester FC looking to rebound from a demanding 200-mile round trip to Edgar Street just 48 hours earlier. This preview was originally reported by Chester FC.
How did Morecambe get their first win?
Adam Lakeland's side broke their early-season duck with a 2-1 home victory over Telford United. Striker Teddy Collis, making his first start for the club, was the decisive figure. The 22-year-old forward scored his first goal for Morecambe after just 90 seconds and added a second at the stroke of half-time to complete a first-half brace. This performance provided a vital boost after back-to-back defeats to South Shields and Radcliffe. Collis joined Morecambe after a productive 2025/26 season with Billericay Town, where he scored nine goals and provided nine assists to help secure a play-off win, having previously played for Farnborough Town.
Who is managing Morecambe?
Adam Lakeland is now ten months into his role as Morecambe manager. The 41-year-old was appointed after guiding FC Halifax Town to an 8th-placed finish in the National League last season. His managerial career began unusually early; he took charge of Blackburn Rovers Women at the age of 22 and maintained their status in the FA Women’s Premier League National Division for five full seasons. Lakeland later moved into men's football with a spell at Curzon Ashton before his success at Halifax paved the way for his current position at Morecambe.
What is Morecambe's current league standing?
As of 01 September 2026, Morecambe's season is in its early stages. The club sits 18th in the National League North table with 4 points from five matches, recording one win, one draw, and three losses. Their recent form reads WLLLD. They have scored 4 goals and conceded 6, giving them a -2 goal difference. The title race already sees a gap, with Morecambe 9 points behind the early leaders, Hebburn Town. Fans can track the evolving league picture on our standings page.
What is the recent history with Chester FC?
The two clubs have recent cup history. In October of last season, Chester FC's Jack Bainbridge scored a late goal in a 2-0 victory over Morecambe in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round. That result will be on the minds of some players this weekend. Morecambe will be hoping for a different outcome as they look to climb the table. The club's broader context includes their promotion to the National League South for the 2025/26 season, a step on their journey back up the football pyramid.
What comes next for Morecambe?
Following the trip to Chester, Morecambe's schedule continues with a Boxing Day away fixture against Chorley, who are currently 10th in the table. Planning for that match and the busy festive period is already underway, with the full run of games available on our fixtures page. The immediate focus, however, is fully on securing a positive result at the Deva Stadium, postcode CH1 4LT, this Saturday afternoon.
