Morecambe's League Two rivals hit by points deduction
The Silkmen had admitted two misconduct charges relating to an unfulfilled fixture against Plymouth Argyle on December 21 and non-payment of players in February.
The club announced an independent disciplinary hearing had applied an immediate four-point deduction with a further two points suspended, while three suspended points relating to a previous charge have also been triggered.
It means they exchange places in the table with the Shrimps and now sit second-bottom of the table, only three points ahead of basement club Stevenage.