MATCH PREVIEW: MORECAMBE (A)

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The Blues play their second game in four days, facing Morecambe at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium in the Enterprise National League

Here are all the details you need regarding the fixture and our opponents:

 

MATCH DETAILS

Opponents - Morecambe

Competition - Enterprise National League

Location - Mazuma Mobile Stadium

Date - Monday 6 April

Time - 3pm

 

FACTFILE

Founded - 1920

Nickname - The Shrimps

Manager - Jim Bentley

Previous season finish - 24th in Sky Bet League Two

 

OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH

Chris Popov has made an immediate impact in front of goal for the Shrimps after joining on loan from Leicester City in January.

Popov has found the net on seven occasions and assisted four times, while attempting to inspire his side to move away from the drop zone under the guidance of Jim Bentley. 

The Cardiff-born attacker has experience at U21 level for Wales and will be a threat that the Blues will need to be wary of on Easter Monday.

 

PREVIOUS MEETINGS 

Tuesday 30 December 2025 - Carlisle United 1-0 Morecambe

Saturday 12 April 2025 - Morecambe 0-2 Carlisle United

Thursday 26 December 2024 - Carlisle United 0-1 Morecambe

Tuesday 12 November 2024 - Morecambe 1-2 Carlisle United

Tuesday 9 November 2021 - Morecambe 0-2 Carlisle United

 

RECENT RESULTS

Friday 3 April 2026 - Rochdale 2-4 Morecambe

Saturday 28 March 2026 - Morecambe 0-2 Aldershot Town

Wednesday 25 March 2026 - Morecambe 2-3 Hartlepool United

Saturday 21 March 2026 - Yeovil Town 3-2 Morecambe

Saturday 14 March 2026 - Morecambe 1-1 Braintree Town

 

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are sold-out for this fixture - thank you for your outstanding support! We'll see over 1,700 of you at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

 

HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN

The game is available to watch live on DAZN.

UK-based supporters will be able to listen to the game on BBC Radio Cumbria via BBC Sounds. Non-UK residents can also hear the commentary via BBC.com and the BBC App.

 

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee - Zac Kennard-Kettle

Assistant Referee 1 - Mark Cunliffe

Assistant Referee 2 - George Eaton

Fourth Official - Darren Rogers

 

SUPPORTER BEHAVIOUR

A quick reminder to all fans: abusive or offensive chanting, gestures or messages aren’t acceptable at any match. Football bodies and the authorities are continuing to clamp down on this kind of behaviour, and anyone involved could face action.

We want Brunton Park - and every away end - to be a welcoming, positive place for everyone. Thank you for playing your part and supporting the club in the right way.

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