The 2017–18 season was Morecambe's eleventh consecutive season in League Two, the fourth tier of English football.[1] They finished 22nd in League Two, and also competed in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy, where they were eliminated in the second round, first round and group stage respectively.
| 2017–18 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Peter McGuigan | |||
| Manager | Jim Bentley | |||
| Stadium | Globe Arena | |||
| League Two | 22nd | |||
| FA Cup | Second round | |||
| EFL Cup | First round | |||
| EFL Trophy | Group stage (4th) | |||
| Biggest win | Morecambe 3–0 Hartlepool United 4 November 2017 | |||
| Biggest defeat | Exeter City 4–1 Morecambe 30 September 2017 Morecambe 0–3 Port Vale 17 October 2017 Morecambe 1–4 Notts County 26 December 2017 Cheltenham Town 3–0 Morecambe 7 April 2018 | |||
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| All statistics correct as of match played 5 May 2018. | ||||
The season page covers the period between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2018.
Competitions edit
Friendlies edit
As of 26 June 2017, Morecambe have announced six pre-season friendlies against Preston North End, Rochdale,[2] Blackburn Rovers,[3] AFC Fylde,[4] Bamber Bridge[5] and Lancaster City.[6]
| 11 July 2017 | Bamber Bridge | 1–2 | Morecambe | Bamber Bridge |
| 19:30 BST | Carsley  14' |
Report | Hedley 23' Thompson 49' |
Stadium: Irongate |
| 15 July 2017 Bay Trophy | Morecambe | 1–0 | Lancaster City | Morecambe |
| 15:00 BST | Fleming 90' |
Report | Stadium: Globe Arena |
| 18 July 2017 | Morecambe | 0–2 | Preston North End | Morecambe |
| 19:30 BST | Report | Barkhuizen 36' Pearson 56' |
Stadium: Globe Arena |
| 21 July 2017 | Morecambe | 1–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Morecambe |
| 19:30 BST | Turner 38' |
Report | Graham 10' Bennett 31' |
Stadium: Globe Arena |
| 25 July 2017 | AFC Fylde | 2–1 | Morecambe | Medlar-with-Wesham |
| 19:30 BST | Rowe 9' Lund 57' (o.g.) |
Report | Turner 67' |
Stadium: Mill Farm Referee: David Underwood |
| 29 July 2017 | Morecambe | 0–1 | Rochdale | Morecambe |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Davies 53' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Referee: Graham Salisbury |
League Two edit
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Port Vale | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 49 | 67 | −18 | 47 | |
| 21 | Forest Green Rovers | 46 | 13 | 8 | 25 | 54 | 77 | −23 | 47 | |
| 22 | Morecambe | 46 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 41 | 56 | −15 | 46 | |
| 23 | Barnet (R) | 46 | 12 | 10 | 24 | 46 | 65 | −19 | 46 | Relegation to the National League |
| 24 | Chesterfield (R) | 46 | 10 | 8 | 28 | 47 | 83 | −36 | 38 |
Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(R) Relegated
Result summary edit
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 46 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 41 | 56 | −15 | 46 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 27 | −5 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 29 | −10 |
Last updated: 5 May 2018.
Source: [citation needed]
Results by matchday edit
Updated to match(es) played on 3 February 2018. Source: Statto.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches edit
On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.[7][8]
| 5 August 2017 1 | Morecambe | 2–1 | Cheltenham Town | Morecambe |
| 15:00 BST | Thompson 55', 90+1' Wildig  85' |
Report | Eisa 43' Atangana 52' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,450 Referee: Anthony Coggins |
| 12 August 2017 2 | Lincoln City | 1–1 | Morecambe | Lincoln |
| 15:00 BST | Green 70' |
Report | Wildig 53' |
Stadium: Sincil Bank Attendance: 8,060 Referee: Gavin Ward |
| 19 August 2017 3 | Morecambe | 0–1 | Swindon Town | Morecambe |
| 15:00 BST | Rose 36' |
Report | McDermott 13' Mullin 80' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,655 Referee: Mark Heywood |
| 26 August 2017 4 | Cambridge United | 0–0 | Morecambe | Cambridge |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Lund 34' Conlan 49' |
Stadium: Abbey Stadium Attendance: 4,573 Referee: Graham Horwood |
| 2 September 2017 5 | Morecambe | 1–2 | Accrington Stanley | Morecambe |
| 15:00 BST | Oliver  57'Brough 60'Campbell 62'Müller 76'Ellison 90+5' |
Report | Kee 31' Jackson 63'Clark 90' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 2,059 Referee: Peter Bankes |
| 9 September 2017 6 | Notts County | 2–0 | Morecambe | Nottingham |
| 15:00 BST | Jones 27' Hewitt 65'Forte 85' |
Report | Rose 26' Müller 88' |
Stadium: Meadow Lane Attendance: 5,305 Referee: Richard Clark |
| 12 September 2017 7 | Yeovil Town | 2–2 | Morecambe | Yeovil |
| 19:45 BST | Zoko 37' Krysiak 58'Surridge 65' |
Report | Old 17' McGurk 66'Ellison 77'Brough 90+2' |
Stadium: Huish Park Attendance: 2,205 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 16 September 2017 8 | Morecambe | 2–1 | Newport County | Morecambe |
| 15:00 BST | Ellison 34', 80' McGurk 85'McGowan 90' |
Report | Bennett 36' Demetriou 42' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,189 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 23 September 2017 9 | Stevenage | 2–1 | Morecambe | Stevenage |
| 15:00 BST | Godden 27' Wootton 66'Gorman 90' |
Report | Old 36' Thompson 75' |
Stadium: Broadhall Way Attendance: 1,996 Referee: John Busby |
| 26 September 2017 10 | Morecambe | 0–0 | Luton Town | Morecambe |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Lee 50' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,354 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 30 September 2017 11 | Exeter City | 4–1 | Morecambe | Exeter |
| 15:00 BST | Brown 4' Stockley 24', 45+6'Croll 45+1'Moxey 48' 55'Pym 81' |
Report | Lund 34' Oliver 38'Thompson 73'Müller 90+4' |
Stadium: St James Park Attendance: 3,651 Referee: Brett Huxtable |
| 7 October 2017 12 | Morecambe | 0–1 | Crawley Town | Morecambe |
| 15:00 BST | Campbell 29' Ellison 34' |
Report | Clifford 18' Sanoh 36'Roberts 45+2'McNerney 87' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,222 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 14 October 2017 13 | Chesterfield | 0–2 | Morecambe | Chesterfield |
| 15:00 BST | Weir 31' |
Report | McGurk 17' Kenyon 19'Thompson 47'Oliver 90+2' |
Stadium: Proact Stadium Attendance: 4,489 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
| 17 October 2017 14 | Morecambe | 0–3 | Port Vale | Morecambe |
| 19:45 BST | Report | Pope 18', 67' Anderson 34'Montaño 90+2' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,241 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 21 October 2017 15 | Morecambe | 0–0 | Grimsby Town | Morecambe |
| 15:00 BST | Wildig 73' |
Report | Jones 35' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,525 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 28 October 2017 16 | Forest Green Rovers | 2–0 | Morecambe | Nailsworth |
| 15:00 BST | Marsh-Brown 30' Laird 64' |
Report | Conlan 45+3' McGurk 85' |
Stadium: The New Lawn Attendance: 2,515 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| 11 November 2017 17 | Morecambe | 2–1 | Wycombe Wanderers | Morecambe |
| 15:00 GMT | Old 27' McGurk 43' |
Report | Saunders 26' Akinfenwa 82'Stewart 90' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,472 Referee: Andy Haines |
| 18 November 2017 18 | Colchester United | 0–0 | Morecambe | Colchester |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Colchester Community Stadium Attendance: 2,872 Referee: Lee Collins |
| 21 November 2017 19 | Morecambe | 0–1 | Crewe Alexandra | Morecambe |
| 19:45 GMT | Report | Ng 61' 85' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 927 Referee: Scott Oldham |
| 25 November 2017 20 | Carlisle United | 1–1 | Morecambe | Carlisle |
| 15:00 GMT | Etuhu 51' Lambe 77' |
Report | Old 7' Thompson 72' |
Stadium: Brunton Park Attendance: 5,010 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 9 December 2017 21 | Morecambe | 2–0 | Coventry City | Morecambe |
| 15:00 GMT | McGurk 10' Oliver 36'Lang 69'Fleming 72'Rose 84' |
Report | Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,773 Referee: Robert Lewis |
| 16 December 2017 22 | Barnet | 2–1 | Morecambe | Canons Park |
| 15:00 GMT | Campbell-Ryce 30' Taylor 34'Coulthirst 62' |
Report | Müller 45+1' Campbell 72' |
Stadium: The Hive Stadium Attendance: 1,123 Referee:  Dean Whitestone |
| 23 December 2017 23 | Mansfield Town | 2–1 | Morecambe | Mansfield |
| 15:00 GMT | Hemmings 8' Hamilton 59'Rose 88' 90+5'White 90+3' |
Report | Lang 50' Ellison 87'Roche 90+5' |
Stadium: Field Mill Attendance: 3,058 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 26 December 2017 24 | Morecambe | 1–4 | Notts County | Morecambe |
| 15:00 GMT | Lang 89' |
Report | Grant 13' 59' Alessandra 21' 86' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,947 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 29 December 2017 25 | Morecambe | 4–3 | Yeovil Town | Morecambe |
| 19:45 GMT | Müller 27' Oliver 72'Lang 79' 85'Ellison 90+2' 90+3'Rose 90+5' |
Report | Gray 1' Khan 17'Smith 63'Krysiak 79'Sowunmi 84' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,124 Referee: Darren Handley |
| 6 January 2018 26 | Grimsby Town | 0–2 | Morecambe | Cleethorpes |
| 15:00 GMT | Summerfield 34' |
Report | Ellison 10' Lavelle 37'Kenyon 38'Old 41' |
Stadium: Blundell Park Attendance: 3,104 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 13 January 2018 27 | Morecambe | 1–1 | Stevenage | Morecambe |
| 15:00 | Ellison 23' Rose 34'Wildig 60'Old 79' |
Report | Smith 25' Newton 65'Franks 89' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,268 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 20 January 2018 28 | Luton Town | 1–0 | Morecambe | Luton |
| 15:00 | Mullins 64' |
Report | Conlan 45' Fleming 63' |
Stadium: Kenilworth Road Attendance: 8,476 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
| 23 January 2018 29 | Newport County | 1–1 | Morecambe | Newport |
| 19:45 GMT | Tozer 14' Bennett 22'Willmott 90+3' |
Report | McGurk 31' Rose 77' (pen.) |
Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 2,754 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
| 27 January 2018 30 | Morecambe | 1–2 | Mansfield Town | Morecambe |
| 15:00 | Lavelle 22' Lang 31'McGowan 52' |
Report | Diamond 40' Rose 70'Byrom 71'Spencer 90+4' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,416 Referee: Seb Stockbridge |
| 3 February 2018 31 | Port Vale | 0–0 | Morecambe | Stoke-on-Trent |
| 15:00 | Kay 57' |
Report | Stadium: Vale Park Attendance: 3,968 Referee: Ben Toner |
| 10 February 2018 | Morecambe | Postponed | Chesterfield | Morecambe |
| 15:00 | Stadium: Globe Arena |
| 17 February 2018 32 | Morecambe | 1–1 | Forest Green Rovers | Morecambe |
| 15:00 | McGowan 59' Winnard 67' Rose 84' Conlan 89' Wylde 90' |
Report | Clements 13' Grubb 78' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,447 Referee: Anthony Backhouse |
| 24 February 2018 33 | Wycombe Wanderers | 2–4 | Morecambe | High Wycombe |
| 15:00 GMT | Freeman 65' O'Nien 84' |
Report | McGurk 3' Ellison 26', 27', 38' Wylde 52' |
Stadium: Adams Park Attendance: 4,672 Referee: Craig Hicks |
| 6 March 2018 34 | Accrington Stanley | 1–0 | Morecambe | Accrington |
| 19:45 GMT | Kee 45+2' (pen) Brown 63' Jackson 67' |
Report | Rose 73' Old 85' |
Stadium: Crown Ground Attendance: 1,769 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
| 10 March 2018 35 | Crawley Town | 1–1 | Morecambe | Crawley |
| 15:00 GMT | Payne 69' Connolly 83'Yorwerth 90'Ahearne-Grant 90+3' |
Report | Lavelle 59' Lang 90+1', 90+2' |
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 1,642 Referee: Brendan Malone |
| 17 March 2018 36 | Morecambe | 2–1 | Exeter City | Morecambe |
| 15:00 GMT | McGowan 36' Lavelle 43' Rose 78' |
Report | Sweeney 37' Moxey 45+2' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,056 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
| 20 March 2018 37 | Morecambe | 0–0 | Colchester United | Morecambe |
| 19:45 GMT | McGurk 67' Rose 70' |
Report | Mandron 71' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 893 Referee: Richard Clark |
| 24 March 2018 38 | Morecambe | 0–0 | Lincoln City | Morecambe |
| Report | Rowe 85' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,883 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
| 30 March 2018 39 | Swindon Town | 1–1 | Morecambe | Swindon |
| 15:00 BST | Norris 55' (pen.) Hussey 60' |
Report | Lang 43' |
Stadium: County Ground Attendance: 6,328 Referee: Kevin Johnson |
| 7 April 2018 40 | Cheltenham Town | 3–0 | Morecambe | Cheltenham |
| 15:00 BST | Sellars 58' Boyle 65' Pell 73' |
Report | Wylde 55' Winnard 90' |
Stadium: LCI Rail Stadium Attendance: 2,420 Referee: Lee Swabey |
| 10 April 2018 41 | Morecambe | 2–2 | Chesterfield | Morecambe |
| 19:45 BST | Thompson 16' 26' Kenyon 26'Lang 33' |
Report | Dennis 55' Kellett 74'Brown 76' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,042 Referee: Martin Coy |
| 14 April 2018 42 | Morecambe | 1–1 | Carlisle United | Morecambe |
| 15:00 BST | Conlan 13' Lang 29' |
Report | Devitt 14', 69' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 3,319 Referee: John Brooks |
| 21 April 2018 43 | Crewe Alexandra | 1–0 | Morecambe | Crewe |
| 15:00 BST | Miller 88' |
Report | McGurk 34' |
Stadium: Gresty Road Attendance: 3,942 Referee: Charles Breakspear |
| 24 April 2018 44 | Morecambe | 0–0 | Cambridge United | Morecambe |
| 19:45 BST | Lavelle 56' Kenyon 78' |
Report | Carroll 55' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 992 Referee: Ross Joyce |
| 28 April 2018 45 | Morecambe | 0–1 | Barnet | Morecambe |
| 15:00 BST | Oliver 77' |
Report | Brindley 38' Nicholls 79' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 2,073 Referee: Geoff Eltringham |
| 5 May 2018 46 | Coventry City | 0–0 | Morecambe | Coventry |
| 15:00 BST | Grimmer 40' |
Report | Stadium: Ricoh Arena Attendance: 15,874 Referee: Andy Davies |
FA Cup edit
On 16 October 2017, Morecambe were drawn at home against Hartlepool United in the first round.[9] An away fixture against Shrewsbury Towm was confirmed for the second round.[10]
| 4 November 2017 First round | Morecambe | 3–0 | Hartlepool United | Morecambe |
| 15:00 GMT | Ellison 4' Fleming 67'Loach 85' (o.g.) |
Report | Donnelly 8' Featherstone 79' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 2,004 Referee: Tom Nield |
| 2 December 2017 Second round | Shrewsbury Town | 2–0 | Morecambe | Shrewsbury |
| 15:00 GMT | Rodman 32' Whalley 37' (pen.)Payne 39' |
Report | Roche 36' Wildig 69' |
Stadium: New Meadow Attendance: 3,184 Referee: Craig Hicks |
EFL Cup edit
On 16 June 2017, Morecambe were drawn away to Barnsley in the first round.[11]
| 8 August 2017 First round | Barnsley | 4–3 | Morecambe | Barnsley |
| 19:45 BST | Bradshaw 2', 46' Ugbo 22'Potts 71'Yiadom 81'Hedges 90+5' |
Report | Campbell 36' Lavelle 45+1' 65'Rose 49' (pen.)Thompson 76'Oliver 82' |
Stadium: Oakwell Referee: Darren Bond |
EFL Trophy edit
On 12 July 2017, the group stage draw was completed with Morecambe facing Carlisle United, Leicester City U23s and Fleetwood Town in Northern Group A.[12][13]
| Pos | Lge | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L1 | Fleetwood Town (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 6 | Round 2 |
| 2 | ACA | Leicester City U21s | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 4 | |
| 3 | L2 | Carlisle United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 4 | L2 | Morecambe (E) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 7 November 2017. Source: EFL.com
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated
| 29 August 2017 | Morecambe | 0–2 | Carlisle United | Morecambe |
| 19:45 BST | Fleming 82' |
Report | Hope 1' Kennedy 44' |
Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 1,228 |
| 3 October 2017 | Fleetwood Town | 2–1 | Morecambe | Fleetwood |
| 19:45 BST | Burns 25' McGowan 72' (o.g.)Ekpolo 90+4' |
Report | Ekpolo 51' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Highbury Stadium Attendance: 768 Referee: Eddie Ilderton |
Transfers edit
Transfers in edit
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | LB | |
Patrick Brough | Carlisle United | Free | [14] |
| 1 July 2017 | CF | |
Adam Campbell | Notts County | Free | [15] |
| 1 July 2017 | CF | |
Vadaine Oliver | York City | Free | [16] |
| 1 July 2017 | RW | |
Garry Thompson | Wycombe Wanderers | Free | [17] |
| 22 July 2017 | ST |  |
Reece Deakin | Airbus UK Broughton | Free | [18] |
| 27 July 2017 | CB |  |
Steven Old | GAIS | Free | [19] |
| 1 August 2017 | CB |  |
Samuel Lavelle | Bolton Wanderers | Free | [20] |
| 31 August 2017 | CF |  |
Adam McGurk | Cambridge United | Free | [21] |
Transfers out edit
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2017 | CB | |
Ryan Edwards | Plymouth Argyle | Undisclosed | [22] |
| 1 July 2017 | LM | |
Lee Molyneux | Guiseley A.F.C. | Released | [23] |
| 1 July 2017 | CF | |
Paul Mullin | Swindon Town | Undisclosed | [24] |
| 1 July 2017 | DM | |
Peter Murphy | Retired | — | [25] |
| 1 July 2017 | CB | |
Liam Wakefield | Boston Utd | Released | [25] |
Loans in edit
| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2017 | RB | |
Mitchell Lund | Doncaster Rovers | End of Season | [26] |
| 9 August 2017 | CM | |
Elliot Osborne | Fleetwood Town | January 2018 | [27] |
| 22 August 2017 | CB |  |
Max Müller | Wycombe Wanderers | End of Season | [28] |
| 31 August 2017 | CF | |
Callum Lang | Wigan Athletic | End of Season | [29] |
| January 2018 | MF | |
Gregg Wylde | Plymouth Argyle | End of Season | [29] |
Loans out edit
| Start date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | End date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 August 2017 | MF | |
Ben Hedley | Witton Albion | 12 September 2017 | [30] |
| 24 August 2017 | GK | |
Niall Maher | Halesowen Town | 21 September 2017 | [31] |
References edit
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- ^ "Blackburn Friendly". Morecambe Official Site. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "AFC Fylde Friendly". Morecambe Official Site. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Pre-season Campaign". Morecambe Official Site. 6 June 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
- ^ "Shrimps To Face Lancaster In Pre-Season". Morecambe Official Site. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
- ^ "2017/18 Fixtures Released". Morecambe Official Site. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Fixture List". Morecambe Official Site. June 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Hartlepool In FA Cup first round". Morecambe Official Site. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
- ^ "Shrewsbury In second round". Morecambe Official Site. 6 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "Shrimps To Face Barnsley In Carabao Cup". Barnsley Official Site. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Leicester City join Group A in Checkatrade Trophy". Fleetwood Town Official Site. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
- ^ "Checkatrade Trophy Group A fixtures confirmed". Fleetwood Town Official Site. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
- ^ "Patrick Brough Signs". Morecambe Official Site. 29 June 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ^ "Campbell Signs". Morecambe Official Site. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ "Vadaine Oliver Signs". Morcambe Official Site. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Garry Thompson Signs". Morecambe Official Site. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "Reece Deakin Signs". Morecambe Official Site. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "SIGNING: Steve Old". Morecambe Official Site. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ^ "Lavelle Signs". Morecambe Official Site. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ "Adam McGurk Signs". Morecambe Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Edwards Joins Argyle". Morecambe Official Site. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
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- ^ a b "Retained List". Morecambe Official Site. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Mitchell Lund Loan". Morecambe Official Site. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ "Elliott Osborne Loan". Morecambe Official Site. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- ^ "Max Muller Loan". Morecambe Official Site. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Callum Lang". Morecambe Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Ben Hedley Loan". Morecambe Official Site. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- ^ "Niall Maher Loan". Morecambe Official Site. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2017.