Morecambe Football Club has been placed under an embargo by the National League for reported ‘non-compliance with league financial regulations.’
The embargo was introduced last Friday, February 27, although the exact reason behind the decision to impose the embargo hasn’t been made public, and at time of publication, the club have not commented on the decision.
In terms of their first team squad, it means that the Shrimps are prevented from signing a new player or changing the terms of an existing loan deal, except where the terms of the embargo allow.
It is the second sanction of the campaign for the Shrimps, who in August 2025, following their relegation from the English Football League, were suspended from beginning the National League season, and placed under a player registration embargo, while still under the ownership of Bond Group.
This was was only lifted upon completion of the takeover of the club by Panjab Warriors, and having paid all outstanding wages to staff and payments to HMRC, four days before their season finally began, three weeks late.
In response, the Shrimps Trust, the official fans’ group, said in a statement last night: “We are naturally concerned by this development and will be seeking further information from all relevant parties.
“We will update fans and members when possible.”
The Trust has this morning spoken to representatives from the National League, to seek further clarification.
Speaking to Beyond Radio, Vice Chair Ben Cassar (pictured below) said: “As per our statement, to members we’re obviously concerned, but the team and I have been working hard on understanding the details further.''
‘’Today we have been in contact with the senior representatives of the club, National League, Lizzie Collinge, the FSA and the independent Football regulator.
‘’We’re reassured that the relevant parties are working with the club to have this rectified and we understand the club may comment later today.
‘’As always, our key responsibility is to safeguard the club where we can and we will obviously continue to do what we can to understand why this situation has presented itself.”
Morecambe and Lunesdale MP Lizzi Collinge (pictured below) added: ‘’ I am concerned to hear the news that an embargo has been placed on Morecambe FC due to non-compliance with National League Financial Regulations.''
‘’I am in contact with Shrimps Trust about this and will seek to meet with Panjab Warriors to discuss this development.
‘’Having had regular informal contact with the new Independent Football Regulator about the club, I will now write to him sharing my concerns regarding the operation of, and communications from, the current owners of our beloved club.’’
Morecambe are currently inside the National League relegation zone, six points from safety with 10 games of the season to play.
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