Morecambe host Darlington 1883 in a National League North fixture at the Mazuma Stadium. The Shrimps are aiming to continue a positive run of form that has seen them lose just once in their last five outings.
Ged Brannan's side currently sit 11th in the table, having collected 14 points from their opening 10 matches. They head into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw away at Oxford City last Friday, where Joe Garner's 55th-minute strike was cancelled out by a stoppage-time equaliser.
That result extended an unbeaten run in the league to three games, following consecutive home wins over Southport and Brackley Town. The team's recent form shows three wins, one draw, and one loss from their last five fixtures.
Morecambe have been strong defensively this term, conceding only nine goals, which is among the best records in the division. Their attacking output of 14 goals scored gives them a positive goal difference of five. The squad will be looking to maintain that defensive solidity against a Darlington side fighting to climb the standings.
After this match, Morecambe's next assignment is a trip to face Worksop Town on 10 October. Worksop currently occupy 18th place in the National League North table.
