Morecambe have been served with a winding-up petition due to a legacy debt. The National League side confirmed this news on their website.

What happened?

Morecambe were left in turmoil over the summer with a takeover at the eleventh hour from Panjab Warriors saving them from going out of business entirely. A difficult handover process with previous owner Jason Whittingham meant the club were initially suspended from the National League in July.

Why it matters for Morecambe

The news comes as Morecambe sit second-bottom and six points from safety in the National League with just seven matches remaining after suffering relegation from the Football League last year. Their recent form has been LLLDW, with their last result being a 5-0 loss to Forest Green on 2026-04-25.

What comes next?

Morecambe host Hartlepool United in the National League on Wednesday night at 19:45 GMT. The club has been in immediate dialogue with both the supplier and its legal representatives, with the aim of reaching an agreement to have the petition withdrawn at the earliest possible opportunity. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 22nd in England National League | | Points | 38 pts | | Record | 9W-11D-26L from 46 games | | Recent form | LLLDW |