The 2022–23 season is Morecambe's 99th season since formation, their 16th consecutive season in the

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, and their second consecutive season in League One, the third tier of

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. They also competed in the

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and

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Transfers

In

Out

Loans in

Loans out

Pre-season and friendlies

Morecambe announced four pre-season matches on 20 May 2022. Five days later, a home fixture against

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was confirmed. On 13 June, a behind closed doors meeting with

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was added to the calendar.

Competitions

Overall record

League One

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Matches

On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.

FA Cup

The ''Shrimps'' were drawn away to

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in the first round.

EFL Cup

Morecambe were drawn at home to

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in the first round and away to

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in the second round.

EFL Trophy

On 20 June, the initial Group stage draw was made, grouping Morecambe with Harrogate Town and

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. Three days later, Everton U21s joined Northern Group A. In the second round, Morecambe were drawn away to Lincoln City.

References

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Morecambe F.C. seasons