THE biggest sporting fixture of next week is the Spalding Cup semi-final clash between Morecambe and conference leaders Macclesfield Town.

Sammy McIlroy's side are evens to lift the title this season and Morecambe will be hoping they can make the most of their home advantage for the first leg on Tuesday night.

On Saturday they entertain Farnborough at Christie Park who are level on points with the Shrimps.

Across the Lune, Lancaster face Bishop Auckland tonight (Thursday, March 13) and travel to Lancashire rivals Chorley on Saturday.

Then on Tuesday evening its Giant Axe action with a tough fixture against sixth placed Marine.

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