Overview

• The National League’s Compliance and Licensing Committee imposed an immediate suspension and removed Morecambe from the 2025–26 cup over doubts about its financial viability
• Takeover bids from Panjab Warriors and a Jonny Cato–led consortium have collapsed, leaving owner Jason Whittingham in place and minority shareholders threatening legal action
• Panjab Warriors say they are ready to clear all outstanding liabilities, including unpaid wages, to complete a sale and prompt the league to lift its embargo
• Players and staff have received just a third of their most recent pay and Morecambe’s pre-season friendly against Barrow has been canceled due to the ongoing crisis
• The National League will reconvene on August 20 to decide if Morecambe meets the requirements to retain its competition membership