Match preview | Imps vs Morecambe

City’s Emirates FA Cup journey begins with a first round tie at home to Morecambe on Saturday 4 November (3pm KO).

All the key information you need to know ahead of the knockout fixture can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

Subject to availability tickets can be purchased on the day of the game from the ticket office, with no price increase in place.

Ticket prices have been reduced for this game, with supporters able to secure their seat online by clicking HERE.

Click HERE for the visiting supporters guide.

MATCH COVERAGE

The match is unavailable for live streaming due to FA Cup regulations, but iFollow Imps subscribers can listen to live commentary HERE.

City supporters unable to get to the LNER Stadium will be able to follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official X (Twitter), Facebook and Instagram pages.

MORECAMBE

Nickname: The Shrimps

Founded: 1920

Stadium: Mazuma Stadium

Manager: Derek Adams

Top scorer: Michael Mellon (10 goals)

League position: 6th

LAST TIME OUT

Imps 0-2 Oxford United

Sky Bet League One

Imps: Jensen, Burroughs (Duffy 79’), Mitchell, Jackson, O’Connor (c), Roughan (Makama 60’), Erhahon, Hamilton, Sorensen, Mandroiu (Smith 59’), Vale (Adelakun 60’). Subs (not used): Wright, Brown, Eyoma.

Barrow 1-0 Morecambe

Sky Bet League Two

Morecambe: Smith, Tutonda (Melbourne 70’), Bedeau, Rawson ©, Songo’o, Bloxham (King 56’), Mellon, McKiernan, Senior (Love 46’), Slew (Mayor 56’), Davenport (Walker 83’). Subs (not used): Pedley, Connolly.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: LWWDL

Morecambe: WWWWL

SHAW’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the interim head coach below…

KITS

Imps: Home

Morecambe: Away

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Martin Coy

Assistant referee: Christopher Ward

Assistant referee: Simon Clayton

Fourth official: Alex Sawden

Don’t miss any of Saturday’s action and secure your seat HERE.