FIFTH place Morecambe have the opportunity to cement their place in the play-off zone with two games in the next week.

Jim Harvey's side make a visit to Kettering Town on Saturday.

The Poppies are struggling on their return to the conference after a one season 'break' and are still looking for their first victory.

On Wednesday, Morecambe make the relatively short trip down the M6 to Northwich in a fixture, which has been moved back 24 hours because of Vics' involvement in the Cheshire Senior Cup.

Jimmy Quinn's side have made a mediocre start to the season and are currently in the bottom half of the season.

There could be more good news for Shrimps fans by this time next week.

Summer signing, Jim Bentley, yet to make a competitive appearance since joining from Telford in the summer, is expected to resume training next week.

Meanwhile, the club has announced its next fans forum, to be held at Christie Park.

The forum starts at 8pm on October 14 and is £1 to non-members of the bar and free to members.