Morecambe manager reflects on the home point which started their 2026/27 season.

Morecambe boss Adam Lakeland felt a 1-1 draw was a fair result in his side’s National League North opener against Spennymoor Town on Saturday, writes DEREK QUINN.

Lakeland believed his players were below par in the first half at the Halo Aerospace Stadium, which saw them trail to Richie Bennett’s early deflected effort.

However, they produced a much better second-half performance with Matty Daly’s penalty helping to ensure a share of the spoils against a Spennymoor side well established at this level.

Lakeland said: “I thought we started OK, but their early goal rocked us a bit and drained the atmosphere out of the stadium because, at the start of the game, the crowd were fantastic and there was a great energy.

“I felt we struggled a bit to be honest after going behind and lacked the purpose and intent you need.

“We started making some disappointing decisions, were a little bit too safe in our play, were too passive at times and didn’t play forwards enough.

“I was pleased though with how the lads reacted after half-time. They came out and started well, had a better purpose and energy and got the penalty.

“The crowd got back on our side and we were much better. We created a number of chances, but so did they, and they missed a great opportunity at the end, which was a let-off for us.

“You would probably have to say that, on the balance of play, a draw was probably a fair result.”