Morecambe FC face a crucial away trip to Chester FC this Bank Holiday Monday as they aim to climb the National League - North table. The match kicks off at 3pm at the Deva Community Stadium, with Chester FC providing a detailed matchday guide for supporters. According to the guide published by Chester FC, tickets for the fixture are available for purchase via the Fanbase platform.
What is the matchday schedule?
The game is set for a traditional 3pm start on Monday at Chester's Deva Community Stadium, postcode CH1 4LT. Before the action begins, there will be live music from DJ Adam Gowen playing 'Under the Canopy' to entertain arriving fans. The club has also organised a bucket collection for the Chester-based charity Children Today, which supports young people with disabilities by providing specialist mobility equipment.
Where can fans get food and drink?
Alcohol will be available for home supporters at the stadium, but not for the travelling Morecambe faithful. Sales will operate on a phased basis, starting from 2pm and concluding at -2:45pm before kick-off. The drinks on offer include Madri, Guinness, and a cider, and they can be purchased from kiosks in the Main Stand and Kiosk 7 in the North Terrace. Alcohol will not be sold in the West Stand, which is designated as a family zone.
What is Morecambe's current league situation?
Morecambe head into this fixture sitting 18th in the National League - North, with four points from their opening five games. Their record stands at one win, one draw, and three losses, with a recent run of form reading WLLLD. In those matches, they have scored four goals but conceded six, leaving them with a negative two goal difference. They currently find themselves nine points behind the early league leaders, Hebburn Town, highlighting the importance of picking up points on the road.
What comes next for the Shrimps?
Following the Bank Holiday fixture at Chester, Morecambe's next scheduled league match is an away trip to face Chorley on Boxing Day, December 26th. Chorley currently occupy 10th place in the table, setting up another challenging encounter. The club will be keen to use the games between now and then to build momentum and improve their position in the standings. Fans can track the team's progress and plan ahead by visiting the club's fixtures page for the full schedule.
