Morecambe Football Club will return to play Altrincham at home this Saturday - the club has confirmed.
The Shrimps announced their opening fixture of the 2025/26 season will take place as scheduled this Saturday (August 23), ending uncertainty over whether the game could be played so soon after recent financial and ownership issues.
The match at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium will kick off at 12.30pm.
A party atmosphere is expected, as Morecambe fans get the chance to express their delight and relief that the club has been saved after fears of extinction over the past few troubled weeks.
It comes after the National League lifted the club's suspension, following the sale of Morecambe FC to new owners Panjab Warriors.
The Shrimps were unable to play their first three scheduled games of the season due to the suspension.
Below, representatives of the Panjab Warriors team, the Shrimps Trust supporters' group and Lizzi Collinge, MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale, pictured at the club on Monday
The club confirmed the game will go ahead, with the announcement of a special '20 per cent off' season ticket offer.
A statement said: "The wait is over, Football returns to the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.
"Tickets for the clash against Altrincham FC are now on sale.
"This Saturday, we begin an exciting new chapter in the club’s proud history as we kick off the 2025/26 Enterprise National League season at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium, facing Altrincham FC, in what promises to be a thrilling opening encounter.
"With new ownership steering the club into a new era, optimism is building both on and off the pitch. Fans can expect an electric atmosphere as the Shrimps look to make an early statement and set the tone for the season ahead.
"This is more than just the first game of the season, it’s the start of something special us, we want to build a team and a club the town can be proud of, and we’re calling on our supporters to come out in force and be part of this journey from day one.
"Supporters are encouraged to secure their seats early, with match day tickets now on sale.
"Kick-off against Altrincham is set for Saturday at 12.30pm. Fans are urged to arrive early, soak up the atmosphere, and show their colours as the Shrimps look to begin the season with a bang.
"Fans are advised, due to the quick turnaround, there will be limited food and beverage options available once inside the stadium.
"For this fixture the Mazuma Mobile Stadium will be operating a card only payment system on all Morecambe FC ticket office and food counters."
More details available HERE.
A statement from the club on Wednesday said: "We are delighted to announce a special offer for supporters ahead of the opening fixture of the 2025/26 Enterprise National League season this Saturday.
"Fans can secure their place at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium for the entire campaign with 20 per cent off all newly purchased season tickets, available until 23:59 on Friday 29 August 2025.
"This exclusive offer gives Shrimps fans the perfect opportunity to show their support and back the team for what promises to be an exciting season under new ownership and management.
"Season tickets guarantee entry to every home league fixture and remain the best value way to follow the Shrimps across the season. With the discount, supporters can enjoy even greater savings while ensuring their seat for the action at the Mazuma Stadium."
Martin Thomas, head of commercial at the club, said: "We want to see the Mazuma Mobile Stadium full of noise and energy as we kick off the new season. This limited-time offer is a thank you to our supporters for all their support and backing during a very tough period in the club's history."
The club said the 20 per cent discount is available on all season tickets purchased online, in reception, before the deadline.
The club said that season tickets need to be collected prior to Saturday August 23 with a late-night opening on Friday August 22 until 6.30pm.
Follow the link here to purchase using the code 'FLASH20' with the discount being applied at checkout. These will be availabe by digital download and collection only.
Also on Wednesday, the Shrimps announced that a transfer embargo preventing them from signing new players had been lifted.
The National League said on Sunday that the embargo would be lifted "once all football creditors, including players, staff and HMRC have been paid and payments due under the sale and purchase agreement have been satisfied".
Meanwhile, two new directors have been appointed to the board at Morecambe Football Club.
According to Companies House, Kuljeet Singh Momi, 48, and Harjit Singh, 49, from Panjab Warriors were appointed on August 17.
Also that day, Companies House published a notice that former owners Bond Group Investments had ceased to be "a person of significant control" at the club's parent company Morecambe Football Club.Limited.
Rob Smith, the club's general manager, and Oliver Wilson Fish, head of finance, were appointed as directors on August 15, then terminated as directors today (August 20).
Speaking to the BBC this week, Ropinder Singh, new CEO of Morecambe FC, said: "Look at the process up until now.
"For the past 14 months Panjab Warriors Sports Ltd have made sure the club did not sink, financially.
"Even through this turbulent time of agreeing a final completion deal with Bond Group, we've stuck by our guns.
"All we're saying is, we're going to be so transparent, you're going to get sick of us. Trust is not even a question, it's going to be there in front of everybody.
"Let's all just rejoice in the fact that the club hasn't gone down, there's been a good ending, people are being paid, people can start living normal lives again, and we are all looking forward collectively to the first game."
On Wednesday, the club revealed that Ashvir Singh Johal had been named the club's new manager, replacing Derek Adams.
Below, Ashvir Singh Johal (centre), with Rob Smith, director and club general manager, and Neil Wainwright, head of the Morecambe FC Academy
Read more: Morecambe FC appoints Ashvir Singh Johal as new manager - Beyond Radio
Morecambe's season will continue on Bank Holiday Monday (August 25) with an away match at Aldershot Town.
An Aldershot spokesperson said: "We are delighted to have learnt that an agreement has been made protecting the future of Morecambe FC, thus ensuring our fixture on Monday, 25th August, will go ahead.
"Following this news, Aldershot Town Football Club have agreed to donate half of the ticket revenue from Morecambe's away following for that game back to the Morecambe Supporters Trust.
"As a club that has suffered from financial adversity in the past, our supporters and stakeholders know all too well the turmoil that has been thrust upon those involved with the Shrimps in recent times.
"We look forward to welcoming Morecambe and their supporters to the EBB Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday for what will be their first away day of the 25/26 Enterprise National League season."
Morecambe will then return to the Mazuma for a home match with Woking on Saturday August 30.
* The night before the opening fixture with Altrincham, a special event will be held at Morecambe Winter Gardens to celebrate the football club.
Around 350 tickets have been sold for 'Bring Me Sunshine - Celebrating Morecambe Football Club', starting at 7pm on Friday, August 22.
There will be live music from Morecambe band The Limes, an appearance by the Shrimpettes cheerleaders, an auction, and a Q&A with former players including ex-manager Jim Bentley, Alex Kenyon, Neil Wainwright, Barry Roche and Danny Carlton.
Limited tickets are still available HERE at £10. Proceeds go to the Shrimps Trust.
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