Morecambe Football Club face a stern test on Bank Holiday Monday as they travel to face unbeaten Chester in a sold-out National League North encounter. The match at the Deva Stadium kicks off at 3pm on Monday 31 August 2026, with Adam Lakeland's side looking to build on their recent victory.
Morecambe secured a vital 2-1 win over AFC Telford United on Friday night, a result that lifted them to 13th in the National League North table. That position reflects a record of seven points from six games, with two wins, one draw and three losses. The Shrimps have scored five goals and conceded six so far this season, leaving them with a minus one goal difference. The win over Telford was powered by a brace from Teddy Collis on his first league start for the club. Elliot Newby and Matty Daly provided the assists for those key goals, giving the squad momentum ahead of the trip to Cheshire.
Chester represent the toughest possible opponent on current form, as the only team yet to taste defeat in the National League North this season. Under new manager Phil Parkinson, who took charge in the summer, they opened the 2026/27 campaign with four straight wins against Chorley, King's Lynn Town, Darlington and Spalding United. Their unbeaten run was extended last time out with a 1-1 draw away at Hereford, where Billy Waters found the net. Parkinson brings experience from guiding Altrincham out of this division via the play-offs in 2020. The full picture of the league table, which shows Morecambe nine points behind leaders Macclesfield, is available on our standings page.
This Bank Holiday Monday trip is completely sold out for Morecambe supporters, with the club confirming no tickets will be available on the day at the Deva Stadium. The Shrimps Live commentary team of Dave Salmon and Derek Quinn will provide full live coverage for those unable to attend. The broadcast details confirm full live commentary will be available on Shrimps Live, with Dave Salmon and Derek Quinn on commentary duty from the Deva Stadium. Fans can plan for future away days by checking our fixtures schedule.
Regardless of the result against Chester, Morecambe's attention will quickly turn to their next league assignment. They are scheduled to face Chorley away on 26 December 2026, a fixture that pits them against the side currently sitting 12th in the table. The team's recent form reads as two wins followed by three losses, indicating a need for greater consistency as the season develops. Supporters can track the squad's contributions and statistics on our dedicated stats page throughout the campaign.
