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FOUR GAMES SELECTED FOR NLTV ON DAZN

FOUR GAMES SELECTED FOR NLTV ON DAZN

We can confirm that four of our fixtures in the remainder of 2025 have been selected for NLTV on DAZN coverage. The Silkmen's trip to Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday 6th September has been selected with kick off remaining 3pm. Our trip to Edgar Street on 11th...

JOE NICHOLSON BOLSTERS THE GOALKEEPING DEPARTMENT

JOE NICHOLSON BOLSTERS THE GOALKEEPING DEPARTMENT

Macclesfield FC is pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Joe Nicholson.  The goalkeeper joins us following his departure from Rochdale and provides good competition to Max Dearnley in the Silkmen goal. The young shot-stopper began his career at Preston North...

FORMER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION UPDATE

FORMER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION UPDATE

Since unveiling our brand new Former Players Association recently, the response has been quite simply staggering. Former players from across the generations have been in contact with us, all of whom retain a massive affinity towards the Club and are eager to get back...

SEASON TICKET UPDATE

SEASON TICKET UPDATE

Macclesfield FC can confirm that all Season Tickets that were purchased before 12th July have now been dispatched. Any orders placed after this date will arrive in the next few weeks, with your digital pass giving you entry to all home league games. We would like to...

Match Report: Manchester City U21s

Match Report: Manchester City U21s

The Silkmen concluded their 25/26 pre-season with a narrow 3-2 defeat at home to Manchester City’s U21s on Saturday afternoon. Derby County, previously intended to be Macc’s final opponents ahead of their debut in the Enterprise National League North, were replaced by...

Match Preview: Manchester City U21s

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

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

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...

TAP IN FAQS

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...

FRANCIS JEFFERS JOINS AS ASSISTANT MANAGER

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

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

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.

WHAT’S ON IN BAR TWENTY SEVEN

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 'Night Flight' on Friday, 22nd August. NightFlight plays a wide variety of music, with Fleetwood Mac and Pink Floyd...

Match Report: Barwell (H)

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

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...

FORMER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION UPDATE

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...

Match Preview: Barwell FC (H)

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...

SILKMEN UNVEIL TWO-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH GAZELLE RISK SOLUTIONS

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...

FOUR GAMES SELECTED FOR NLTV ON DAZN

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...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD 2 CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS 1

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,...

CARLOS DOS SANTOS SIGNS FIRST TEAM CONTRACT

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)

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

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 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

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.”

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...

Match Report: FC Halifax Town

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...

Staff Profile: Andrew Ball

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

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)

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

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...