Morecambe face Darlington at Mazuma Stadium, Morecambe, Lancashire on Tuesday, Oct 27 at 8:45 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the National League – North, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Morecambe come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 4). Darlington, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 3L in last 4) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

In 6 previous meetings, Morecambe lead 3–1 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Morecambe won 2–0.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Morecambe a slight edge, but Darlington are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.