MORECAMBE, England (Feb. 21, 2026) (Interstat) — Morecambe opened its National League season with a commanding 4-0 victory over Eastleigh on Saturday at Mazuma Mobile Stadium. The result defied a pregame projection that forecast a low-scoring draw.

Miguel Azeez opened the scoring in the 13th minute. The home side then sealed the match with a quick second-half brace, as Jack Nolan found the net in the 56th minute and defender Lewis Payne scored just two minutes later. Forward Christopher Popov added a fourth goal in the 78th minute. Morecambe midfielder Gwion Edwards recorded an assist before receiving a yellow card in the 54th minute.

The win gives Morecambe a perfect start to the league campaign, while Eastleigh begins with a defeat. The lopsided score exceeded statistical models that gave Morecambe only a slight edge to win.