Morecambe sit 23rd in the National League, six points from safety
Published March 25, 2026 • Source: bbc.com
By Matthew Cresswell BBC Sport England
Morecambe have been served with a winding-up petition, the National League side have confirmed.
In a statement posted on their club website, external (https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2026/march/25/club-statement/) on Wednesday, the Shrimps wrote: "Morecambe Football Club can confirm that it became aware yesterday afternoon of a winding-up petition that had been filed against the club seven days earlier by one of its suppliers, KPM Groundworks Limited, in relation to a legacy debt incurred prior to the takeover by Panjab Warriors in August."
The news comes after Morecambe were left in turmoil over the summer, with a takeover at the eleventh hour from Panjab Warriors saving them from going out of business entirely.
A difficult handover process with previous owner Jason Whittingham meant the club were initially suspended from the National League in July before being reinstated the following month after the completion of the takeover.
As well as their off-field problems, it has been a difficult season on the pitch for Morecambe too.
They currently sit second-bottom and six points from safety in the National League with just seven matches remaining after suffering relegation from the Football League last year.
Morecambe's post added: "This was the first notification the club had received regarding this action.
"Since becoming aware of the petition, the club has been in immediate dialogue with both the supplier and its legal representatives, with the aim of reaching an agreement to have the petition withdrawn at the earliest possible opportunity."
Morecambe host Hartlepool United in the National League on Wednesday night at 19:45 GMT.