2023–24 Morecambe F.C. Season
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The 2023–24 season was Morecambe's 100th season since formation, their 17th consecutive season in the
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, and their first season back in League Two, the fourth tier of
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. This followed relegation from League One during the previous season. They also competed in the
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,
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and
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.


Pre-season friendlies

On 2 June, Morecambe announced their pre-season preparations, with matches against
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, Warrington Town,
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,
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and
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. A sixth was later added, against
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.


Competitions


League Two


League table


Results summary


Results by matchday


Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League Two fixtures were released.


FA Cup

Morecambe were drawn away to Lincoln City in the first round,
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in the second round and
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in the third round.


EFL Cup

The Shrimps were drawn away to
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in the first round.


EFL Trophy

In the group stage, Morecambe were drawn into Northern Group A alongside Barrow,
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and Liverpool U21.


Transfers


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Out


Loaned in


Loaned out


References

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