2021–22 Morecambe F.C. season explained

Club:Morecambe
Season:2021–22
Chrtitle:Co-chairmen
Chairman:Graham Howse & Rod Taylor
Mgrtitle:Managers
Manager:Stephen Robinson
(up to 22 February 2022)[1]
Derek Adams
(from 24 February 2022)[2]
Stadium:Mazuma Stadium
League:League One
League Result:19th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage (4th)
League Topscorer:
Cole Stockton (23)
Season Topscorer:
Cole Stockton (26)
Highest Attendance:5,831 v Sunderland
30 April 2022
Lowest Attendance:945 v Carlisle United
9 November 2021
Average Attendance:4,310
Largest Win:Morecambe 3–0 Burton Albion
2 April 2022
Largest Loss:Sunderland 5–0 Morecambe
7 December 2021
Shrewsbury Town 5–0 Morecambe
15 March 2022
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Updated:match played 30 April 2022
Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23

The 2021–22 season was Morecambe's 98th season since formation, their 15th consecutive season in the Football League, and their first ever season in League One, the third tier of English football. They also competed in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy.

During pre-season, Stephen Robinson was announced as the club's new manager on a three-year deal, succeeding Derek Adams who had departed to manage Bradford City.[3]

Pre-season friendlies

On 18 June 2021, Morecambe announced matches against Workington, Chorley and Blackpool.[4]

Competitions

EFL League One

See main article: 2021–22 EFL League One.

Matches

Morecambe's league fixtures were revealed at 09:00 BST on 24 June 2021.[5]

FA Cup

See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup.

Morecambe were drawn at home to Newport County in the first round,[6] away to Buxton in the second round[7] and to Tottenham Hotspur in the third round.[8]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup.

Morecambe were drawn away to Blackburn Rovers in the first round[9] and at home to Preston North End in the second round.[10]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Trophy.

Morecambe were placed into pre-determined (to minimise travel) Northern Group A with League Two sides Carlisle United and Hartlepool United at 15:00 BST on 23 June 2021. At 16:30 the following day, live on Sky Sports, they were joined by Everton U23, Anton Ferdinand making the draw.[11] Group stage matches were revealed on July 6.[12]

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
1 July 2021 Free transfer [13]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [14]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [15]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [16]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [17]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [18]
8 July 2021 Free transfer [19]
13 July 2021 Free transfer [20]
13 July 2021 Jacob Mensah Free transfer [21]
26 July 2021 Undisclosed [22]
10 August 2021 Free transfer [23]
11 August 2021 Free transfer [24]
19 August 2021 Undisclosed [25]
10 September 2021 Free transfer [26]
18 January 2022 Free transfer [27]
28 January 2022 Free transfer [28]
31 January 2022 Undisclosed [29]
4 February 2022 Free transfer [30]

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate untilRef.
1 July 2021 January 2022 [31]
1 July 2021 January 2022 [32]
2 July 2021 End of season [33]
23 July 2021 January 2022 [34]
27 July 2021 End of season [35]
4 January 2022 End of season [36]
5 January 2022 End of season [37]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToDate untilRef.
31 January 2022 End of season [38]
24 March 2022 End of season [39]

Transfers out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
26 June 2021 Undisclosed [40]
30 June 2021 Released [41]
30 June 2021 Released [42]
30 June 2021 Released [43]
30 June 2021 Released [44]
30 June 2021 Free transfer [45] [46]
30 June 2021 Released [47]
30 June 2021 Released [48]
30 June 2021 Released [49]
30 June 2021 Released [50]
30 June 2021 Released [51]
30 June 2021 Released [52]
31 August 2021 Undisclosed [53]
31 August 2021 Free transfer [54]
7 January 2022 Mutual consent [55] [56]
11 January 2022 Contract expiry [57]
8 February 2022 Mutual consent [58]

Notes and References

  1. News: Stephen Robinson leaves for St. Mirren . 22 February 2022 . Morecambe F.C. . 22 February 2022.
  2. News: Derek Adams returns . 24 February 2022 . Morecambe F.C. . 24 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Stephen Robinson announced as new Shrimps boss . Morecambe FC . 7 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Pre-season friendlies announced . Morecambe FC . 18 June 2021.
  5. Web site: 2021/22 Fixtures Released . Morecambe FC . 24 June 2021.
  6. News: EFL Clubs Enter The Emirates FA Cup, Following Sunday’s first round proper Draw . 18 October 2021 . The Football Association . 17 October 2021.
  7. News: The Emirates FA Cup second round proper draw has been made . 8 November 2021 . The FA . 3 December 2021.
  8. News: Third round Draw . 6 December 2021 . The Football Association . 9 December 2021.
  9. Web site: Carabao Cup Round One fixtures confirmed . EFL . 24 June 2021.
  10. Web site: Carabao Cup Round Two draw confirmed . EFL . 12 August 2021.
  11. Web site: Papa John's Trophy 2021/22: Group Stage confirmed . EFL . 24 June 2021.
  12. Web site: Papa John's Trophy Fixture Details . Morecambe FC . 6 July 2021.
  13. Web site: Signing Ryan Cooney . Morecambe FC . 24 June 2021.
  14. Web site: Signing Ryan Delaney . Morecambe FC . 22 June 2021.
  15. Web site: Signing Arthur Gnahoua . Morecambe FC . 18 June 2021.
  16. Web site: Signing Wes McDonald . Morecambe FC . 22 June 2021.
  17. Web site: Signing Jonathan Obika . Morecambe FC . 29 June 2021.
  18. Web site: Signing Anthony O'Connor . Morecambe FC . 23 June 2021.
  19. Web site: Signing Greg Leigh . Morecambe FC . 9 July 2021.
  20. Web site: Signing Shane McLoughlin . Morecambe FC . 13 July 2021.
  21. Web site: Signing Jacob Mensah . Morecambe FC . 13 July 2021.
  22. Web site: Signing Jonah Ayunga . Morecambe FC . 26 July 2021.
  23. Web site: Scott Wootton is a Shrimp! . Morecambe FC . 10 August 2021.
  24. Web site: Shayon Harrison joins the Shrimps! . Morecambe FC . 12 August 2021.
  25. Web site: Courtney Duffus signs for the Shrimps . Morecambe FC . 19 August 2021.
  26. Web site: Ryan McLaughlin signs! . Morecambe Football Club . 13 September 2021.
  27. Web site: Ousmane Fane signs a short-term deal with the Shrimps . Morecambe FC . 19 January 2022.
  28. News: Rhys Bennett signs on a deal until the end of the season . Morecambe FC . 28 January 2022.
  29. Web site: Winger Connolly makes switch to League One club . Northampton Chronicle & Echo . 31 January 2022.
  30. Web site: Smith joins the Shrimps . Morecambe FC . 4 February 2022.
  31. News: Loan Deal: Callum Jones . 16 June 2021 . . 16 June 2021.
  32. Web site: Loan Deal Josh McPake . Morecambe FC . 1 July 2021.
  33. Web site: Loan Deal Alfie McCalmont . Morecambe FC . 2 July 2021.
  34. Web site: Loan Deal Jökull Andrésson . Morecambe FC . 23 July 2021.
  35. Web site: Loan Deal Adam Phillips . Morecambe FC . 27 July 2021.
  36. Web site: Bedeau signs up for the rest of the 2021/22 season . Morecambe FC . 4 January 2022.
  37. Web site: The Shrimps snap up Carson . Morecambe FC . 5 January 2022.
  38. Web site: Ryan Delaney signs on loan from Morecambe . Scunthorpe United FC . 1 February 2022.
  39. Web site: Duffus joins Stockport County until the end of the season . Morecambe FC . 25 March 2022.
  40. Web site: Carlos Mendes Gomes Departs For Luton Town . Morecambe FC . 26 June 2021.
  41. Web site: Harry Davis signs for the Iron . Scunthorpe United FC . 1 July 2021.
  42. Web site: #ManicMonday . Torquay United FC . 19 July 2021.
  43. Web site: Hendrie signs deal until January . Partick Thistle . 5 January 2022.
  44. Web site: Iron sign Alex Kenyon . Scunthorpe United FC . 18 June 2021.
  45. News: Retained List . 11 June 2021 . Morecambe FC . 11 June 2021.
  46. Web site: Knight-Percival agrees one year contract at Tranmere Rovers . Tranmere Rovers FC . 10 June 2021.
  47. Web site: Phil boosts Alty firepower with A-Jay signing! . Altrincham FC . 8 August 2021 . 8 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210808085932/https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/a-jay-leitch-smith . dead .
  48. Web site: Forward Liam McAlinden signs for Wrexham AFC . Wrexham AFC . 9 July 2021 . 9 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210709203130/https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/signed-forward-liam-mcalinden-signs-for-wrexham-afc . dead .
  49. Web site: O'Sullivan rejoins the Reds . Accrington Stanley FC . 17 June 2021.
  50. Web site: New boy Ben gives Alty a major midfield boost! . Altrincham FC . 4 August 2021 . 15 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220115062638/https://www.altrinchamfc.com/news/michael . dead .
  51. Web site: Jordan Slew Joins Town . FC Halifax Town . 4 August 2021.
  52. Web site: City Secure Songo'o Signing . Bradford City AFC . 1 July 2021.
  53. Web site: Lavelle leaves for Charlton Athletic . Morecambe FC . 1 September 2021.
  54. Web site: Mellor departs . Morecambe FC . 31 August 2021.
  55. Web site: Scott Wootton departs . Morecambe FC . 7 January 2022.
  56. Web site: Wellington Phoenix sign former Manchester United defender . Stuff.co.nz . 7 January 2022.
  57. Web site: Harrison leaves the club . Morecambe FC . 11 January 2022.
  58. Web site: Letheren leaves Club by mutual consent . Morecambe FC . 10 February 2022.

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