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SILKMEN DUO NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE MONTHLY AWARDS

SILKMEN DUO NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL LEAGUE MONTHLY AWARDS

We are delighted to announce that manager John Rooney and forward Isaac Buckley-Ricketts have been nominated for the Enterprise National League North Manager and Player of the Month awards for January, respectively. Manager John Rooney has kick-started the New Year in...

DUAL REG ROUNDUP – SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY

DUAL REG ROUNDUP – SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY

It was another successful weekend for some of our Academy players who gained minutes for their respected Dual Registered sides.  Sam Elliott and Kerr Dollochin both made their first starts for Winsford United as they defeated Romulus in the Midland Football League....

EDMONDSON EXTENDS UNTIL THE END OF THE SEASON

EDMONDSON EXTENDS UNTIL THE END OF THE SEASON

We are delighted to confirm that midfielder James Edmondson has extended his loan from Blackburn Rovers until the end of the 2025/26 season.  The 20-year-old has made 27 appearances for the Club so far this season since he re-joined for a second loan spell back in...

PETERBOROUGH SPORTS PITCH INSPECTION AT 1PM

PETERBOROUGH SPORTS PITCH INSPECTION AT 1PM

We can confirm that there will be a pitch inspection at 1 pm ahead of this evening's Enterprise National League North fixture against Peterborough Sports.  The results of the inspection will be communicated as soon as we receive any information.

ROB SMETHURST RESUMES ROLE AS CHAIRMAN

ROB SMETHURST RESUMES ROLE AS CHAIRMAN

Macclesfield FC can confirm that club founder Rob Smethurst has resumed the role of Chairman, following a short period away from the position. In recent weeks, the club has seen a significant increase in media interest, reflecting the progress being made on and off...

DUAL REG ROUNDUP – SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY

DUAL REGISTRATION ROUND UP – SATURDAY 17 JANUARY

A number of our Youth Academy students were involved for their Dual Registered clubs this weekend, as history was made! Sam Elliott and Kerr Dollochin both came off the bench for Winsford United as they made history in the Isuzu FA Vase. The Blues beat South Liverpool...

NEW DATE FOR HEREFORD AWAY CONFIRMED

NEW DATE FOR HEREFORD AWAY CONFIRMED

We can confirm that our Enterprise National League North fixture away to Hereford will now take place on Tuesday 31st March.  The Silkmen will travel to Edgar Street for a 7:45 kick off - ticket information will be released in due course.

BTEC TRAINING DAY – INVITATION ONLY

BTEC TRAINING DAY – INVITATION ONLY

We will be hosting an invitation-only BTEC Training Day here at the Leasing.com Stadium for our Football Education Programme based at Macclesfield FC. To be in with a chance of being selected for this event, please email your football CV to...

FOUR GAMES SELECTED FOR NLTV ON DAZN COVERAGE

FOUR GAMES SELECTED FOR NLTV ON DAZN COVERAGE

Four of the Silkmen's fixtures have been selected for National League TV on DAZN coverage.  The Silkmen will welcome the TV cameras to the Leasing.com Stadium on two occasions in February as our fixtures against Kidderminster Harriers and AFC Fylde have been selected...

Ticket News: Peterborough Sports (A)

Ticket News: Peterborough Sports (A)

Tickets for our Enterprise National League North fixture away at Peterborough Sports are now on sale.  The Silkmen make the journey to Pims Park a week on Tuesday in our next midweek away game. Segregation is not expected to be in place. On the day, purchases will be...

MONDAY NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS FOR BRENTFORD GAME

MONDAY NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS FOR BRENTFORD GAME

We are delighted to confirm that our Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Brentford will take place on Monday 16th February with a 7:30pm kick-off time.  The tie has also been selected for TV coverage, with the tie to be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery +....

Ticket News: Worksop Town (A)

Ticket News: Worksop Town (A)

Tickets for our Enterprise National League North fixture away to Worksop Town are now on sale.  The Silkmen travel to the Windsor Foodservices Stadium to take on the Tigers in a repeat of the opening day of the season. Segregation will be in place for this fixture, so...

RANK KINGS ANNOUNCED AS AN OFFICIAL DIGITAL MARKETING PARTNER

RANK KINGS ANNOUNCED AS AN OFFICIAL DIGITAL MARKETING PARTNER

Macclesfield FC is delighted to announce a new partnership with Rank Kings, who will join the club as an Official Digital Marketing Partner. The agreement sees Cheshire-based agency Rank Kings support the Silkmen during an important period both on and off the pitch,...

SILKMEN TO WELCOME PREMIER LEAGUE BRENTFORD IN ROUND FOUR

SILKMEN TO WELCOME PREMIER LEAGUE BRENTFORD IN ROUND FOUR

Macclesfield FC will welcome Premier League side Brentford to the Leasing.com Stadium in the Fourth Round of the Emirates FA Cup.  John Rooney's side will take on Keith Andrews' high-flying Bees as both Club's look to reach the last 16. The tie will take place on the...

FA TROPHY DRAW- FIFTH ROUND

FA TROPHY DRAW- FIFTH ROUND

The winners of tomorrow's tie between The Silkmen and Woking will travel to Walton & Hersham in the Fifth Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy.  Should the Silkmen get through, the tie will take place on Saturday 31st January 2026.

EMIRATES FA CUP FOURTH ROUND DRAW – 6:30PM ON TNT SPORTS

EMIRATES FA CUP FOURTH ROUND DRAW – 6:30PM ON TNT SPORTS

Yes it really did happen. The Silkmen are in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round draw live on TNT Sports 1 this evening.  After pulling off one of the greatest shocks in the history of the competition, the Silkmen are one of 32 teams remaining in the competition. John...

ELLIOT OSBORNE SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN

ELLIOT OSBORNE SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Elliot Osborne following his departure from Altrincham.  The 29-year-old joins The Silkmen, having made just shy of 200 appearances for the Robins during four year spell. After beginning his career in...

ISUZU FA TROPHY FIFTH ROUND DRAW – TALKSPORT 3:15PM

ISUZU FA TROPHY FIFTH ROUND DRAW – TALKSPORT 3:15PM

It's not just the Emirates FA Cup draw that the Silkmen will be in today, we are also in the hat for the Fifth Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy.  Both the Silkmen and Woking will be in the hat for tonight's draw ahead of our trip to Surrey tomorrow night in the Isuzu FA...

NEW DATE FOR DARLINGTON CONFIRMED

NEW DATE FOR DARLINGTON CONFIRMED

We can confirm that our away trip to Darlington will now take place on Tuesday 3rd March with a 7:45 kick off. Further details will be announced in due course.

NEW DATE FOR ALFRETON CLASH CONFIRMED

NEW DATE FOR ALFRETON CLASH CONFIRMED

Confirmation that our rearranged trip to Alfreton Town will now take place on Tuesday, 17th February with a 7:45 kick off. Ticket details for our rearranged trip to the Solana Stadium will be confirmed in due course

JIMMY HOLMES RETURNS AS HEAD OF RECRUITMENT

JIMMY HOLMES RETURNS AS HEAD OF RECRUITMENT

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the return of Jimmy Holmes as the Club's Head of Recruitment.  Holmes has plenty of experience within the world of recruitment at both the EFL and Non-League levels and adds great knowledge to the Silkmen's recruitment setup....

SILKMEN TO RETIRE NUMBER 20 SHIRT IN MEMORY OF ETHAN McLEOD

SILKMEN TO RETIRE NUMBER 20 SHIRT IN MEMORY OF ETHAN McLEOD

Macclesfield FC can confirm that we have made the decision to retire the number 20 shirt in memory of Ethan McLeod.  After consultation with Ethan's family, the Club can confirm the number 20 shirt will be formally retired to remember Ethan's legacy. Ethan wore his...

CRYSTAL PALACE GENERAL SALE DETAILS

CRYSTAL PALACE GENERAL SALE DETAILS

We are pleased to be able to confirm general sale ticket details for our Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie against Crystal Palace. It is going to be an amazing occasion for everyone associated with the Club, and one that will live long in the memory as we welcome the...

TIC Health becomes Official Partner of the Enterprise National League

TIC Health becomes Official Partner of the Enterprise National League

The National League is pleased to welcome TIC Health, one of the UK’s leading MRI and CT imaging providers, and a proud supporter of the NHS, as our Official Diagnostic Imaging Partner. This new 5-year deal will see TIC Health branding prominently displayed across...

NEW DATE FOR ALFRETON CLASH CONFIRMED

ALFRETON TOWN GAME POSTPONED

In light of the recent tragic events, this Saturday's Enterprise National League North fixture at Alfreton Town has been postponed. A new date will be set in due course. We would like to thank everyone at Alfreton Town and the National League for their support and...

ETHAN McLEOD: BOOK OF CONDOLENCE

ETHAN McLEOD: BOOK OF CONDOLENCE

Everyone at Macclesfield FC continues to be in a state of deep mourning following the sudden and tragic loss of Ethan McLeod. It is no exaggeration to say that the news has rocked our Club from top to bottom, as we all try to come to terms with something that words...

ETHAN McLEOD 2004-2025

ETHAN McLEOD 2004-2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts and an overwhelming sense of surrealism that Macclesfield FC can confirm the passing of 21-year-old forward Ethan McLeod. Travelling back from Bedford Town last night, Ethan was involved in a car accident on the M1 which tragically...

DUAL REG ROUNDUP – SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY

ACADEMY DUAL REG ROUNDUP – SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER

A number of our Youth Academy and U23 players were involved in senior football over the weekend as our pathway grows at Macclesfield FC. It was a great day at the office for Sam Elliott and Kerr Dollochin as they both made their debuts for Winsford United. Both came...

FA TROPHY DRAW- FIFTH ROUND

ISUZU FA TROPHY FOURTH ROUND DRAW – 5PM ON TALKSPORT2

The draw for the Fourth Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy will take place at 5 pm this evening on talkSPORT 2. John Rooney's side booked their spot following an impressive victory on the road away at South Shields, thanks to Luke Duffy's first-half goal. The Silkmen will...

CRYSTAL PALACE UPDATE

CRYSTAL PALACE UPDATE

Macclesfield FC would like to provide supporters with an update following our Emirates FA Cup Third Round Draw against Crystal Palace. Please be advised that we are in the process of organising the upcoming fixture and ticket against Crystal Palace. We have become...

SILKMEN TO HOST FA CUP HOLDERS AT THE LEASING.COM STADIUM

SILKMEN TO HOST FA CUP HOLDERS AT THE LEASING.COM STADIUM

The Silkmen will welcome Emirates FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round.  The Leasing.com Stadium will play host to the Premier League side on the weekend of the 9th January. Our Enterprise National League North fixture at home to...

EMIRATES FA CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW DETAILS

EMIRATES FA CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW DETAILS

It was a memorable day yesterday for everyone associated with Macclesfield Football Club as John Rooney's side booked their spot in the Third Round Draw with an Extra-Time win against Slough Town. Goals from Danny Elliott, a worldie from James Edmondson, and a rocket...

KENNY WASTE GOAL OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER

KENNY WASTE GOAL OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER

It's that time of the month again where you can vote for your Goal of the Month sponsored by Kenny Waste Management.  There are four more excellent goals for you to choose from. Who gets your pick? Lewis Fensome vs AFC Totton Danny Elliott vs AFC Telford United Ethan...