Date of Morecambe v Chelsea FA Cup game announced

Morecambe's Second Round match winner Jordan Slew celebrates his goal against Bradford. Credit Ian Charles/MFC

Morecambe's FA Cup third round tie at Chelsea will be played on Saturday, January 11 with a 3pm kick off.

The Shrimps have been allocated 3,000 tickets for the fixture and will be sold via a priority system, with further details to be announced by the club next week.

Morecambe reached the third round for the fourth time in five seasons after Jordan Slew's winner saw off Bradford City in the Second Round on Saturday. 

Chelsea beat Morecambe 4-0 in the FA Cup third round on the last occasion the two sides met, in 2021.

The Blues are currently second in the Premier League table, while the Shrimps lie 22nd in League Two. 

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