Morecambe handed Rotherham United return in Carabao Cup

Morecambe face familiar foes in round two of this season’s Carabao Cup after being handed a trip to Championship club Rotherham United.
By Gavin Browne
Published 10th Aug 2022, 22:43 BST
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The draw, made after Sheffield Wednesday’s 2-0 win against Sunderland on Wednesday evening, sees the Shrimps meet the Millers in the week beginning Monday, August 22.

The two clubs met in round one of the competition six years ago when Morecambe ran out 5-4 winners at the New York Stadium.

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Jack Dunn’s hat-trick fired Jim Bentley’s players to an extra-time victory with Cole Stockton and Kevin Ellison also on target.

Morecambe beat Stoke City on penalties on Tuesday evening Picture: Ian LyonMorecambe beat Stoke City on penalties on Tuesday evening Picture: Ian Lyon
Morecambe beat Stoke City on penalties on Tuesday evening Picture: Ian Lyon
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