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Match Preview: Manchester City U21s
Macclesfield FC welcome Manchester City Under-21s to the Leasing.com Stadium in our latest pre-season fixture, as we build up to the 2025/26 season. In a change to our original opposition, Macclesfield FC are thrilled to announce Saturday’s fixture against Manchester...
SILKMEN UNVEIL MAJOR PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH ATELIER
Macclesfield FC are thrilled to announce a brand-new major partnership deal with Atelier, which will span until the summer of 2027. The wide-ranging deal will see the locally based firm put their name to what will be known as The Atelier Executive Lounge, as well as...
SILKMEN TO HOST FANS FORUM ON AUGUST 7TH
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce that we will be holding a Fans Forum event in Bar Twenty Seven on Thursday 7th August. Starting at 19:00, Robert Smethurst, John Rooney and Paul Dawson will all be present at what promises to be an insightful evening. We hope...
John Rooney previews Manchester City U21s visit
TAP IN FAQS
Tap In – Frequently Asked Questions What is Tap In? Tap In is a Connected Badge built into Macclesfield FC’s 2025/2026 home, away, and third shirts. It uses NFC technology to unlock exclusive digital content when tapped with a smartphone. What kind of content will I...
First Interview: Francis Jeffers
FRANCIS JEFFERS JOINS AS ASSISTANT MANAGER
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Francis Jeffers as our new Assistant Manager. Francis adds a wealth of knowledge to our backroom team and will be a huge asset to John Rooney and his staff. Having had an illustrious playing career spanning over 15...
SILKMEN TO HOST MANCHESTER CITY U21S IN FRIENDLY
In a change to our original opposition, Macclesfield FC are thrilled to announce that we will welcome Manchester City Under-21s to the Leasing.com Stadium this Saturday. Kick-off remains at 15:00 and we would love to see the Silkmen fans out in force for what...
DONTAI GABIDON DEPARTS ON LOAN
Macclesfield FC can confirm that winger Dontai Gabidon has joined Northern Premier League side Warrington Town on a three-month loan deal. We would like to wish Dontai all the best for his loan spell at Cantilever Park.
Mic’d Up: Paul Dawson
WHAT’S ON IN BAR TWENTY SEVEN
We are pleased to be able to offer a number of themed nights in Bar Twenty Seven over the next few months. Our first night sees us welcome local band 'NightFlight' on Friday, 22nd August. NightFlight plays a wide variety of music, with Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd...
Luke Matheson: First Interview
Match Report: Barwell (H)
The Silkmen secured victory with a 2-1 win in the penultimate pre-season fixture at home to Barwell on Saturday afternoon in front of 307 supporters thanks to a Justin Johnson double either side of the break. Barwell, who were a stand in opponent in place of TNS,...
LUKE MATHESON JOINS THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to have captured the signature of young full-back Luke Matheson following his departure from Bolton Wanderers. Luke, who has had a remarkable start to his career, joins The Silkmen following a most recent two-year spell with EFL League...
Anthony Curran after Barwell fixture
SILKMEN UNVEIL FORMER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Macclesfield FC are excited to unveil a brand new Former Players Association, which will celebrate all those who have worn the hallowed blue shirt over the years. Not only will the Former Players Association seek to reunite teammates of yesteryear, but it will also...
Staff Profile: Ged Coyne
Match Preview: Barwell FC (H)
Macclesfield FC welcome Barwell to the Leasing.com Stadium in our latest pre-season fixture, building up to the 2025/26 season. The Leicestershire outfit stepped in at the final hour to fulfil a game this Saturday, and we thank them for agreeing to the fixture at such...
Macclesfield FC and Elms Launch ‘Tap In’ – A First-of-Its-Kind Connected Kit Experience for Fans
Macclesfield FC and Elms are proud to announce the launch of Tap In, a groundbreaking new fan engagement initiative that will bring supporters closer to the Club than ever before. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, every official home and away shirt will feature a...
SILKMEN UNVEIL TWO-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH GAZELLE RISK SOLUTIONS
Macclesfield FC are thrilled to unveil an exciting new partnership with Gazelle Risk Solutions, which will span until the summer of 2027. The wide-ranging deal will see Gazelle Risk Solutions have their prominent branding displayed both around the Leasing.com Stadium...
Reaction from D’Mani Mellor post Connah’s Quay
SILKMEN UNVEIL SEASON TICKET HOLDER DISCOUNTS IN BAR TWENTY SEVEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to unveil the first in a series of rewards for our much-valued Season Ticket holders. From today, all Season Ticket holders and up to three guests will be able to claim 25% off all drinks in Bar Twenty Seven on non-matchdays. All that's...
£1 JOINING FEE AT STEALTH GYMNASIUM FOR LIMITED TIME ONLY
💥 JOIN STEALTH GYM FOR JUST £1! 💥 Ready to transform your body, boost your energy, and feel unstoppable? Now’s your chance! For a limited time, you can join STEALTH GYM for ONLY £1 for your first month – yes, just £1! 💪🔥 Whether you're starting fresh or leveling up...
Carlos Dos Santos First Interview
MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD 2 CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS 1
The Silkmen ran out 2 - 1 winners in their fifth pre-season fixture at home to Connah's Quay Nomads on Tuesday evening, thanks to two first-half strikes from D’Mani Mellor and Danny Whitehead. Familiar faces returned to the Leasing.com Stadium for The Nomads,...
John Rooney after Connah’s Quay Nomads
CARLOS DOS SANTOS SIGNS FIRST TEAM CONTRACT
Macclesfield FC are pleased to announce that Carlos Dos Santos has signed ahead of the 2025/26 season. The midfielder possesses great pace and power, as well as great versatility, being able to play in a number of positions in midfield and in defence. Dos Santos is a...
Match Preview: Connah’s Quay Nomads (H)
The Silkmen welcome Cymru Premier League side Connah's Quay Nomads to the Leasing.com Stadium this evening. There were many pleasing aspects to Saturday's performance against FC Halifax Town as the Silkmen fell to a narrow defeat against the National League side. Our...
BARWELL FC TO VISIT THE LEASING.COM STADIUM ON SATURDAY
We are pleased to confirm that we will welcome Barwell FC to the Leasing.com Stadium this Saturday (26th). The Leicestershire outfit currently play in the Southern Premier Central at Step Three of Non League. We would like to thank everyone at Barwell for agreeing to...
THE NEW SAINTS GAME CANCELLED
The club can confirm that Saturday’s fixture against The New Saints has been cancelled. We are looking for an alternative opponent and will provide an update as soon as we can!
DIGITAL PROGRAMME SUBSCRIPTIONS 2025/26
We are pleased to confirm that Digital Programmes are returning for the 2025/26 season. Not able to make it to the Leasing.com Stadium on a matchday, get our 'Silkmen Review' Matchday Programme sent directly to your email. Prices are £49.99 for the Enterprise National...
John Rooney: “We were easily the better team.”
As is a saying in football, the scoreline doesn’t always tell the full story of a fixture, and in manager John Rooney’s eyes, this was applicable after Macclesfield’s 1-0 defeat at home to National League side Halifax Town on Saturday, July 19, where the 34-year-old...
Reaction from Rollin Menayese to FC Halifax Town game
Match Report: FC Halifax Town
Macclesfield fell to back to back home defeats in their pre season campaign losing, 1-0 to Halifax Town. The Shaymen started brightly as Owen Bray crossed the ball into Will Harris whose flicked shot brushed off the near post. Shortly after this, Halifax were in...
Manager John Rooney after FC Halifax Town clash
Staff Profile: Andrew Ball
In our first Staff Profile feature, we sat down with Food and Beverage General Manager Andy Ball. In a wide-ranging interview, we discuss how proud Andy is to work at Macclesfield FC, matchday improvements ahead of the new season and his exciting plans going forward....
2025/26 SQUAD NUMBERS
We are pleased to confirm our 2025/26 squad numbers ahead of our debut season in the Enterprise National League North. Here is the full list of numbers: 1) Max DEARNLEY 3) Brandon LEE 4) Lewis FENSOME 5) Rollin MENAYESE 6) Paul DAWSON 7) Isaac BUCKLEY-RICKETTS 8)...
Match Preview: FC Halifax Town (H)
We are back at the Leasing.com Stadium this Saturday as we welcome Enterprise National League side FC Halifax Town. It'll be the third game in the space of five days for John Rooney's side following games against Newcastle Town and a behind-closed-doors game against...
SILKMEN’S TRIP TO SOUTHPORT SELECTED FOR NLTV ON DAZN
The Silkmen's trip to Southport on Tuesday 19th August has been selected for broadcast on National League TV on DAZN. John Rooney takes his side to the coast as we come up against former Silkmen managers Neil Danns and Mark Duffy, who are now both in The Port's...
“It’s a massive club for the level.” – Regan Griffiths First Interview
John Rooney sends a message about setting and maintaining ‘standards’ as Silks secure a 3-0 win over Newcastle Town
John Rooney sends a message about setting and maintaining ‘standards’ as Silks secure a 3-0 win over Newcastle Town. Even though the Silkmen went into the break one goal to the good against Newcastle Town thanks to a D’Mani Mellor finish from close range, manager John...
FROST PLANNING EXTEND SILKMEN PARTNERSHIP UNTIL 2027
Macclesfield FC are delighted to confirm that town planning experts Frost Planning have extended their much-valued partnership with the Club until the summer of 2027. Frost Planning first partnered with the Club back in 2022 and have been a vibrant part of our...
Reaction from John Rooney to Newcastle Town test
Match Preview: Newcastle Town (A)
The Silkmen travel to Newcastle Town this evening in our second pre-season encounter. John Rooney will be looking to build on plenty of positives following Saturday's narrow defeat to Sky Bet League One side Mansfield Town. Neil Baker's Newcastle will provide a...
REGAN GRIFFITHS BOLSTERS SILKMEN MIDFIELD RANKS
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Regan Griffiths. The 25-year-old joins us following a successful trial period and becomes our fourth summer addition. A product of the Crewe Alexandra Academy, Griffiths signed his first professional...
Catch up with Chairman Rob Smethurst
An interview with Macclesfield FC Chairman Rob Smethurst discussing the new season.
SILKMEN STORYBOARD SET TO CELEBRATE OUR COLLECTIVE HISTORY
Macclesfield FC are excited to announce the first of a whole range of fan engagement initiatives ahead of our debut season in the Enterprise National League North. Silkmen Storyboard will allow fans of all generations to share their stories, creating a vibrant online...
Ethan McLeod First Interview
ETHAN McLEOD BECOMES OUR THIRD SUMMER ADDITION
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of forward Ethan McLeod. The 21-year-old becomes the Silkmen’s third addition of the summer following the arrivals of Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and Josef Yarney. McLeod was one of a number of trialists involved in...
MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC LADIES 2 V 2 STOCKPORT COUNTY U-23S
Our Ladies Team commenced their pre-season programme yesterday, and earned an encouraging 2 - 2 draw against Tier 7 side, Stockport County. The home side started brightly and carved out numerous chances in the opening exchanges with wingers Courtney Briggs and Nicole...
John Rooney ‘proud’ of the Silkmen after a 2-0 pre-season defeat to Mansfield Town
Despite the Silkmen falling two goals short to League One side Mansfield Town in a scorching Saturday at the Leasing.Com Stadium on Saturday, 12 July, manager John Rooney expressed his pride in the side’s performance, labelling them as ‘brilliant’. “I thought the lads...
TICKET INFORMATION: NEWCASTLE TOWN 15.07
The Silkmen travel to the Red Industries Stadium on Tuesday night for our second pre-season fixture against Newcastle Town. The Northern Premier League Division One West side managed by Neil Baker will be The Silkmen's only away friendly and provides another good test...
Match Report: Mansfield Town
Macclesfield’s first pre-season game ended in defeat to League one opposition Mansfield Town. Don Dwyer and Rhys Oates with the goals for Mansfield as they got the win against The Silkmen. The game began with Macclesfield creating the first chance of the game as...
Reaction from John Rooney to Mansfield Town test
SILKMEN UNVEIL MAJOR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BESSEGES GROUP
Macclesfield FC are thrilled to announce a major new partnership deal with The Besseges Group, which will span until the summer of 2028. As part of this wide-ranging agreement, Besseges will claim the naming rights for the Moss Lane Stand and enjoy significant...
Match Preview: Mansfield Town (H)
Football is back at the Leasing.com Stadium for the first time in over two months as we welcome Mansfield Town. John Rooney takes charge of his first match since becoming First Team Manager and will be tested by a strong Sky Bet League One side. The Stags, managed by...
SK DISTRIBUTION AQUIRE LONDON ROAD TERRACE NAMING RIGHTS UNTIL 2028
Macclesfield FC are thrilled to announce that we have confirmed a major new partnership deal with Buxton-based firm, SK Distribution. This will see the London Road Terrace fully renamed and rebranded in a deal which spans until the summer of 2028. In addition to the...
WIN A STYLISH BATH WITH BATHSHACK
Can You Guess How Many Ducks Are in the Bath? Macclesfield FC has teamed up with bathroom experts Bathshack.com to give one lucky winner the chance to win a stunning bath—the exact one on display at the Macclesfield Stadium! Think you can guess how many rubber ducks...
2025/26 ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH FIXTURES
We are pleased to confirm our fixtures for the 2025/26 Enterprise National League North season. The Silkmen will make their Step Two bow at home on Saturday, 9th August to fellow promoted side Worksop Town. Our first away game takes us to Oxford City on August 16th....