During pre-season, Stephen Robinson was announced as the club's new manager on a three-year deal, succeeding Derek Adams who had departed to manage Bradford City.

[4] On 18 June 2021, Morecambe announced matches against Workington, Chorley and Blackpool.

Source: [citation needed] Morecambe's league fixtures were revealed at 09:00 BST on 24 June 2021.

[13] Morecambe were placed into pre-determined (to minimise travel) Northern Group A with League Two sides Carlisle United and Hartlepool United at 15:00 BST on 23 June 2021.

At 16:30 the following day, live on Sky Sports, they were joined by Everton U23, Anton Ferdinand making the draw.