Morecambe secured back-to-back National League North wins with a 1-0 victory away at Chester on Bank Holiday Monday. Paul Lewis's second-half strike gave Adam Lakeland's side a hard-fought three points against a previously unbeaten opponent, as reported by Morecambe FC. The result lifts the Shrimps to 18th in the table with four points from five matches, having scored four goals and conceded six so far this season.
How did Morecambe beat Chester?
Paul Lewis broke the deadlock seven minutes after half-time at the Deva Stadium. The midfielder connected with a Jake Cain free-kick to score from close range, rewarding the travelling support who had sold out the away allocation.
Morecambe produced a disciplined defensive performance to protect their lead. The hosts, who had taken 13 points from their first five games, made several substitutions in search of an equaliser but could not find a way past a resolute Shrimps back line. This clean sheet was the first Morecambe have kept in the league this campaign.
What did the manager say after the first win?
Speaking to the Lancaster Guardian after Friday's 2-1 win over AFC Telford United, Adam Lakeland outlined his ambition for the Halo Aerospace Stadium. "We want to make the people of Morecambe happy and instil that pride back into the club," the manager said.
Lakeland acknowledged his team's slow start to the season but praised the fans' support in the victory. He called on his players to turn their home ground into a fortress, starting with the next home game against Buxton. The win over Telford featured a brace from Teddy Collis on his first league start for the club.
What was the build-up to the Chester game?
A match preview from Morecambe FC's website highlighted the challenge of facing a Chester side managed by Phil Parkinson. The Blues had won their first four league games before a draw at Hereford, making them one of the early front-runners in the division.
The preview noted the quick turnaround for Morecambe after the Telford match. It also confirmed that all away tickets for the trip to the Deva Stadium had been sold, thanking fans for their support. Full commentary for those unable to travel was available on Shrimps Live.
Where does Morecambe go from here?
The consecutive victories provide a platform for Morecambe to build on after a difficult start. They currently sit nine points behind league leaders Hebburn Town, showing the scale of the task ahead in the National League North title race.
The team's next fixture is an away match against Chorley on December 26th. Chorley are currently 10th in the table, and you can view the full schedule on our fixtures page. Morecambe's current squad details and player statistics are available on our squad and stats pages.
