Morecambe have made their first new signing of the transfer window, bringing in goalkeeper Ryan Schofield. The 25-year-old has joined the Shrimps until the end of the season, having been a free agent after he was released by Portsmouth last summer.

What happened?

Schofield, born in Huddersfield, progressed through Huddersfield Town’s ranks before making his first-team debut in 2019. He made 35 appearances for them, having also been loaned to FC United of Manchester, AFC Telford United, Notts County, Livingston, Hibernian and Crawley Town.

Why it matters for Morecambe

The signing of Schofield will provide further competition to Harry Burgoyne as Stuart Moore recovers from injury. Schofield said: “It’s a great feeling just to be back in and around it. I was in last week training a bit, which was nice, to see the set-up, the facilities and how the gaffer wants to work.”

What comes next?

Morecambe are currently 22nd in National League, with 38 points from 46 games, and 70 points behind leaders York. Their recent form has been poor, with 0 wins in their last 5 games, and a last result of Forest Green 5-0 Morecambe on 2026-04-25. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 22nd in National League | | Points | 38 | | Recent form | LLLDW | | Goals this season | 66 scored, 103 conceded (-37 goal difference) | | Title race | 70 points behind leaders York | | Last result | Forest Green 5-0 Morecambe (2026-04-25) | Schofield will look to make an impact and help Morecambe improve their position in the league.