Morecambe knocked out of FA Cup by eighth-tier AFC Rushden

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 17:01 · Archive

Morecambe lost 2-1 to eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the FA Cup final qualifying round.

Morecambe were knocked out of the FA Cup in the final qualifying round after losing 2-1 to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. The defeat came at the hands of an eighth-tier side, marking one of the worst results in Morecambe's history.

The Shrimps failed to progress, eliminated by the lower-league opposition in what both outlets characterise as a giantkilling upset.

How it is being reported

• AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 Morecambe 1: Shrimps suffer giantkilling actThe Shrimps suffered one of the worst defeats in their history as they were dumped out of the FA Cup in the final qualifying round by a side from the eighth tier of English football.Lancaster Guardian · 18 Oct, 16:30
• AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 Morecambe 1: Shrimps suffer giantkilling actThe Shrimps suffered one of the worst defeats in their history as they were dumped out of the FA Cup in the final qualifying round by a side from the eighth tier of English football.Chorley Guardian · 18 Oct, 06:41

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