CRAWLEY TOWN vs. MORECAMBE, Discord Watch Party, 240203

Dear Crawley Town Supporters, we are back! Founded in 1920, Morecambe F.C. boasts an illustrious history that spans nearly a century. The club initially made its mark in the Lancashire Combination, claiming league titles on five occasions between 1924 and 1968. Morecambe transitioned into the Northern Premier League in 1968, marking a new chapter. Victories in the FA Trophy (1974) and the Northern Premier League President's Cup (1992). Under the management of Jim Harvey, Morecambe secured a remarkable second-place finish in the 1994–95 Northern Premier League Premier Division, earning promotion to the Conference. The club faced playoff heartbreak in 2003 and 2006 but rose to prominence in 2007 when Sammy McIlroy guided them to Football League status with a victory in the play-off final. Morecambe's journey in League Two has witnessed two top-ten finishes, including a memorable 2020–21 season where they reached the play-off semi-finals after securing fourth place. The pinnacle was the 2021 League Two play-off final, clinching a historic promotion to League One, marking a significant achievement in the club's annals. Nicknamed "The Shrimps" after the coastal town's delectable local specialty, Morecambe engages in passionate rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and has historical connections with non-League neighbors Lancaster City. These encounters inject an extra layer of excitement into their campaign. Thank you for attending and COYR!