Ahead of the 2021/22 season, mkdons.com will be taking a look at each of MK Dons’ Sky Bet League One opponents.
First up is Morecambe, who defied the pre-season odds to earn promotion at Wembley in the play-off final.
CLUB
Founded: 1920
Nickname: The Shrimps.
Stadium: Mazuma Stadium (6,476 capacity)
Location: Morecambe, Lancashire.
Home colours: Red shirt, white shorts, black socks.
FIRST TEAM
Manager: Derek Adams
Captain: Sam Lavelle
Top appearance maker (2021/22): Sam Lavelle (48)
Top goalscorer (2021/22): Carlos Mendes Gomes (16)
Longest-serving player: Alex Kenyon
Other notable players: Cole Stockton, Aaron Wildig, Toumani Diagouraga.
LAST SEASON
League position: 4th (Promoted via Play-Offs.), Sky Bet League Two (W23, D9, L44, P78, GF 69, GA 58)
FA Cup: Round 3
Carabao Cup: Round 3
Papa John's Trophy: Group Stage
HISTORY WITH THE DONS
Dons wins: 2
Last Dons win: 2-0, 27 Nov 2018 (Stadium MK)
Biggest Dons win: 2-0, 27 Nov 2018 (Stadium MK)
Draws: 1
Last draw: 1-1, 3 May 2008 (Stadium MK)
Morecambe wins: 1
Last Morecambe win: 4-2, 12 Mar 2019 (Globe Arena)
Biggest Morecambe win: 4-2, 12 Mar 2019 (Globe Arena)
PLAYED FOR BOTH
Carl Baker, Laurie Walker.
