Friday night football when Morecambe meet AFC Telford United over the August Bank Holiday weekend
A new date has been confirmed for Morecambe’s home game with AFC Telford United.
Morecambe have announced a new date for their National League North home match against AFC Telford United.
The game at the Halo Aerospace Stadium was originally due to be played on Saturday, August 29 (3pm).
However, following discussions between both clubs and the National League, it has been brought forward to Friday, August 28 with a 7.45pm start.
It is the first of an August Bank Holiday double-header for the Shrimps, who then visit Chester on Monday, August 31 (3pm).
A Morecambe statement said: “Further information regarding ticket sales for the fixture will be communicated in due course.
“We thank supporters of both clubs for their understanding and look forward to welcoming you to the Halo Aerospace Stadium on Friday 28 August.”
Hednesford Town and Harborough Town have also brought forward their NLN match to the Friday night, though none of the matches in National League South have been moved at the time of writing.
Eleven of the 12 scheduled matches in the National League top flight are also being played on the Friday
The one exception is Boreham Wood’s home game against Boston United, which takes place on Thursday, August 27.
Boreham Wood had requested the alteration because of local Shabbat activities taking place on the 28th.