The 2021-22 campaign was an unforgettable, dramatic fight for survival for Morecambe, as The Shrimps navigated their first-ever season in League One, ultimately securing their third-tier status with a crucial 19th-place finish. Leading the charge and providing moments of genuine top-flight quality was talismanic centre-forward Cole Stockton, whose incredible 23 league goals, 26 across all competitions, earned him the division's coveted Golden Boot and a spot in the PFA League One Team of the Year. The season saw the club survive a mid-season managerial switch that saw the return of beloved boss Derek Adams and was a testament to the club's grit, with their hard-fought final-day victory over Burton Albion being a defining high point. It was a nervy but triumphant year that cemented their place in the third tier and is remembered for Stockton's breathtaking individual brilliance.