It has been claimed that Morecambe FC have been reported to the pensions regulator.

Morecambe’s preparations for the new National League North season have been overshadowed by a claim that the club has been reported to the pensions regulator.

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire said on X that the Shrimps had been reported ‘for repeated non payment (sic) of pension contributions to the pension scheme.’

Both the pensions regulator and the club were approached for comment, with the former saying on Thursday morning: “We do not comment on individual employers or schemes unless it is appropriate to do so.

“Employers are legally required to pay pension contributions in full and on time.

“Where they fail to meet their duties, we can use our powers to protect members, including requiring unpaid contributions to be paid, issuing fines and, in the most serious cases, prosecution.”

No response has yet been received from the club, however, but Morecambe and Lunesdale MP Lizzi Collinge has called for urgent clarity on the situation.

She said: “I was made aware by constituents of allegations that pension contributions have not been paid by Morecambe FC so I immediately contacted the pensions regulator for more information and to make clear that I expect them to take any allegations seriously.

“These allegations are very concerning and, if true, will be extremely worrying for staff who rely on these contributions for their future income.

“If any staff member thinks they may have been affected by this, please get in touch with me so my team and I can support you as this is investigated.”

It is the latest off-field incident involving Morecambe, who became the first club to face action from the Independent Football Regulator when issued with a warning notice last month.

That was issued to the club, along with directors Kuljit Singh Momi and Harjit Singh, for failing to comply with a request for information issued under section 65 of the Football Governance Act 2025.

The club had until 5pm on July 28 to respond regarding the content of the warning notice and said it would be taking legal advice.

A final outcome is yet to be announced though, in its warning notice document, the IFR said a decision notice would be issued ‘as soon as reasonably practicable’ after the July 28 deadline had passed.