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ACTION REPLAY: AFC TELFORD UNITED (H)

ACTION REPLAY: AFC TELFORD UNITED (H)

The Silkmen were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Telford United at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon, which saw Danny Elliott become Macclesfield FC's all time top scorer with his 54th strike in blue and white. The best of the action images from the game are...

ACTION REPLAY: PETERBOROUGH SPORTS (H)

ACTION REPLAY: PETERBOROUGH SPORTS (H)

The Silkmen got the better of Peterborough Sports on Tuesday evening at the Leasing.com Stadium with a 3-1 win victory, courtesy of goals from D'Mani Mellor, Danny Elliott and Paul Dawson. The best of the action images from the game are below, witnessed by 2,546...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-2 CURZON ASHTON

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-2 CURZON ASHTON

The Silkmen secured an overdue three points at home in the Enterprise National League North on Saturday afternoon thanks to a Danny Whitehead goal and Justin Johnson double against a determined Curzon Ashton side. Just one change was made from the side that...

ROONEY’S REVIEW: STAMFORD AFC (H) | EMIRATES FA CUP

ROONEY’S REVIEW: STAMFORD AFC (H) | EMIRATES FA CUP

John Rooney reviews Saturday's historic victory over Stamford AFC in the Emirates FA Cup at the Leasing.com Stadium. Speaking to Silkmen TV after the game, no reminder was required of the feat achieved by reaching the First Round Proper as Rooney revealed "I spoke to...

CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW: CONGLETON TOWN (H)

CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW: CONGLETON TOWN (H)

The Silkmen have been drawn to face Congleton Town at the Leasing.com Stadium in the Second Round of the Cheshire Senior Cup. Further information on the tie including a set date, kick off time and ticket details will be confirmed in due course.

MATCH REPORT: CHORLEY 3-2 MACCLESFIELD

MATCH REPORT: CHORLEY 3-2 MACCLESFIELD

The Silkmen were narrowly beaten at the death by Chorley at a sodden Victory Park on Saturday afternoon. Four changes were made to the Macc side that secured their place in the Third Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup last Saturday, with Rollin Menayese returning...

COACH TRAVEL: CHORLEY (A)

COACH TRAVEL: CHORLEY (A)

Macclesfield FC make the 86-mile round trip to Chorley this coming Saturday, and we will need our loyal away support right behind us once more at Victory Park. For those who would like to enjoy the day without the strain of driving, two supporter coaches will be...

EMIRATES FA CUP THIRD ROUND QUALIFYING DRAW: NANTWICH TOWN (H)

EMIRATES FA CUP THIRD ROUND QUALIFYING DRAW: NANTWICH TOWN (H)

Macclesfield FC will face Nantwich Town at the Leasing.com Stadium in the Third Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday 27th September! Further fixture and ticket information will be released in due course. Thoughts on the draw, Silkmen fans? Let us know...

AUGUST GOAL OF THE MONTH: DANNY ELLIOTT VS WORKSOP

AUGUST GOAL OF THE MONTH: DANNY ELLIOTT VS WORKSOP

August's goal of the month, as voted by you, has been won by Danny Elliott for his strike against Worksop in the opening game of the Enterprise National League North season. Congratulations, Danny! Goal of the month is sponsored by...

MATCH REPORT: KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 1 v 1 MACCLESFIELD

MATCH REPORT: KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS 1 v 1 MACCLESFIELD

The Silkmen were made to fight until the very last second yesterday, as Danny Elliott's last-gasp strike ensured that the points were shared at Aggborough. The opening exchanges were characterised by a fervent tempo from both sides as they looked to stamp their...

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF OUR TRIPS TO AGGBOROUGH

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF OUR TRIPS TO AGGBOROUGH

Although tomorrow afternoon's trip to Aggborough represents the first under the guise of Macclesfield FC, the Silkmen have made the 166.6-mile round trip on 22 previous occasions. The first of these occurred on 2nd April 1979 - rather bizarrely, to contest a...

EDMONDSON RETURNS FROM ROVERS

EDMONDSON RETURNS FROM ROVERS

Macclesfield FC are delighted to welcome James Edmondson back to the Club on loan from Blackburn Rovers until the end of January. Edmondson returns from the EFL Championship side on a short-term loan having impressed at the Leasing.com Stadium during his initial...

SILKMEN SIGN LUKE GRIFFITHS

SILKMEN SIGN LUKE GRIFFITHS

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Luke Griffiths on a short-term deal! Luke, who was most recently at fellow Enterprise National League North side Curzon Ashton, joins the Silkmen having impressed in a Club record season at the Nash,...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1 V 1 ALFRETON TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1 V 1 ALFRETON TOWN

The Silkmen were held on their return to the Leasing.com Stadium at the beginning of the bank holiday weekend. Three changes were made to the side that dispatched Southport at Haig Avenue on Tuesday evening, with Luis Lacey making his first start for the Club after...

COACH TRAVEL: SPENNYMOOR TOWN

COACH TRAVEL: SPENNYMOOR TOWN

After our epic last away fixture at Southport last Tuesday evening, Macclesfield FC make the 301-mile round trip to Spennymoor Town this coming August Bank Holiday Monday, and we will need all our loyal fans right behind us once more at The Brewery Field. For those...

Match Preview: Oxford City (A)

Match Preview: Oxford City (A)

The Silkmen travel to the MGroup Stadium for the Club's first Enterprise National League North away fixture of the season against Oxford City on Saturday 16th August. John Rooney's side will look to maintain their 100% record after getting off to an almost-perfect...

EDY MAIECO REJOINS THE SILKMEN

EDY MAIECO REJOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to announce the return of winger Edy Maieco following his departure from Bradford Park Avenue on a short term deal.  Maieco made over 20 appearances in the Northern Premier League last scoring on six occasions. Edy adds further quality to...

ALI HAYDER JOINS THE SILKMEN

ALI HAYDER JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the addition of former Stoke City U18 winger Ali Hayder on a short term deal.  The winger joins us after a successful trial period and adds further depth to Robbie Savage's squad ahead of our FA Cup clash at the weekend....

DANNY WHITAKER RETURNS TO MACCLESFIELD FC

DANNY WHITAKER RETURNS TO MACCLESFIELD FC

We are delighted to announce that Club Legend Danny Whitaker has returned to the Club as part of our backroom team.  Following his departure from Bradford Park Avenue during the week, Danny returns to the Leasing.com Stadium in a coaching capacity leaning on his...

TOM CLARE SIGNS FOR 2024/25

TOM CLARE SIGNS FOR 2024/25

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the return of striker Tom Clare ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.  After joining in a temporary capacity last season, he becomes the club's fifth addition ahead of the new season and adds great depth to our attacking options. We...

DANNY ELLIOTT JOINS THE SILKMEN

DANNY ELLIOTT JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of striker Danny Elliott following his departure from Scunthorpe United.  The 28-year-old becomes our fourth addition this summer following the arrivals of Justin Johnson, Danny Whitehead, and Elliott Whitehouse....

ROBBIE SAVAGE NAMED AS SILKMEN HEAD COACH

ROBBIE SAVAGE NAMED AS SILKMEN HEAD COACH

Macclesfield FC can confirm that Robbie Savage has been appointed First Team Head Coach with immediate effect. As a result of achieving two promotions as well as reaching a play-off final and Isuzu FA Trophy semi-final within the Club’s first three years, it came as...

JUSTIN JOHNSON BECOMES FIRST SUMMER SIGNING

JUSTIN JOHNSON BECOMES FIRST SUMMER SIGNING

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of winger Justin Johnson following his departure from Chorley.  The 27-year-old Dutchman joins Michael Clegg's side having been named in last year's National League North Team of the Season. The Silkmen fought off...

BAMBER BRIDGE GAME REARRANGED

BAMBER BRIDGE GAME REARRANGED

Our Northern Premier League away fixture against Bamber Bridge has been rearranged for Tuesday 23rd April with a 7:45 kick off.  The game was called off on Tuesday due to a waterlogged pitch and has now been rearranged for the final Tuesday of the league season....

KAYDEN HUGHES SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN

KAYDEN HUGHES SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to confirm we have agreed terms to the loan signing of defender Kayden Hughes from Fleetwood Town.  Captain of the club's U18 side, Kayden has seen a rise through the ranks at The Cod Army and recently signed a professional contract with...

OLLIE BYRNE BOLSTERS GOALKEEPING DEPARTMENT

OLLIE BYRNE BOLSTERS GOALKEEPING DEPARTMENT

Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms with goalkeeper Ollie Byrne subject to league approval and clearance.  The 6ft 2 shot-stopper joins us following his departure from Altrincham earlier in the month featuring regularly in the National League last season....

DANNY LAFFERTY JOINS THE SILKMEN

DANNY LAFFERTY JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms for the signing of defender Danny Lafferty from FC United of Manchester subject to approval.  Lafferty has been an ever-present for FC United in their backline since joining from Bury back in November. Dan has...

SILKMEN TRAVEL TO GATESHEAD IN SEMI FINALS

SILKMEN TRAVEL TO GATESHEAD IN SEMI FINALS

We can confirm that we will travel to the National League side Gateshead in the Semi-Finals of the FA Trophy. The tie will be played on Saturday 6th April.

ADRIEN THIBAUT DEPARTS

ADRIEN THIBAUT DEPARTS

Macclesfield FC can confirm that Adrien Thibaut has departed the football club.  We wish Adrien well for the future!  

TOM CLARE IS BACK!

TOM CLARE IS BACK!

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the return of striker Tom Clare until the end of the season.  Tom will be in the squad for Saturday's FA Trophy game against Coalville Town subject to FA and league approval. Welcome back to the Leasing.com Stadium Tom. Get...

DANNY TABERNER JOINS THE SILKMEN

DANNY TABERNER JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to welcome goalkeeper Danny Taberner until the end of the season.  Danny joins us following his departure from Clitheroe and adds to the goalkeeping ranks. Everyone at Macclesfield FC would like to wish Danny well during his spell with The...

DAN SWEENEY RETURNS!

DAN SWEENEY RETURNS!

Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed a fee with Spalding United for the services of striker Dan Sweeney.  Personal Terms to be agreed. Welcome back Dan!

JOE HILTON JOINS ON LOAN

JOE HILTON JOINS ON LOAN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms to the loan signing of goalkeeper Joe Hilton from Blackburn Rovers until the end of the season. The 24-year-old has had previous spells in the Northern Premier League with Marine in the past. Hilton spent a lot of his...

DYLAN BERRY RETURNS TO NORWICH CITY

DYLAN BERRY RETURNS TO NORWICH CITY

Macclesfield FC can confirm that goalkeeper Dylan Berry has been recalled by his parent club Norwich City.  Everyone at the club would like to thank Dylan for all his efforts during his time at the club and would like to wish him well in the future.

MICHAEL CLEGG APPOINTED FIRST TEAM MANAGER

MICHAEL CLEGG APPOINTED FIRST TEAM MANAGER

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Clegg as the club’s new First Team Manager. Clegg joins us from fellow Northern Premier League side Warrington Rylands where he has seen success during his time with The Blues taking them into play...

CLUB STATEMENT: ALEX BRUCE

CLUB STATEMENT: ALEX BRUCE

Macclesfield FC can confirm that Alex Bruce has departed his role as First Team Manager to take up a role at an EFL side. Whilst being disappointed that Alex has decided to leave the Club at this stage of the season, we wish him well in his future career. A further...

BOHAN DIXON JOINS THE SILKMEN

BOHAN DIXON JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Bohan Dixon from Warrington Town for an undisclosed fee.  The 34 year old joins us from Town having been almost ever-present so far this season in the National League North. The 6ft 4 central midfielder...

TOM WOOSTER JOINS THE SILKMEN

TOM WOOSTER JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC have agreed terms to the loan signing of goalkeeper Tom Wooster from Manchester United.  The 18-year-old joins us until the end of the season as part of an innovative loan scheme with The Reds. Everyone at Macclesfield FC would like to wish Tom well...

ADRIEN THIBAUT JOINS THE SILKMEN

ADRIEN THIBAUT JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms with forward Adrien Thibaut subject to international clearance and league approval.  The 19-year-old left the Irish side Cobh Ramblers in November making a number of appearances in the Irish First Division. Thibaut can...

FIRST TEAM UPDATE

FIRST TEAM UPDATE

Macclesfield FC can provide the following update on the First Team squad.  Oumar Niasse and Seb Thompson have officially left the club and we wish them well for the future. Sam Grimshaw has also returned from his loan spell at Widnes but is expected to be absent for...

CLUB STATEMENT: OWOLABI RED CARD APPEAL

CLUB STATEMENT: OWOLABI RED CARD APPEAL

After lodging an appeal against the red card shown to Babatunde Owolabi, we can confirm that we have been unsuccessful and Tunde will therefore serve a three-game suspension.  Owolabi was dismissed in the 41st minute of last Saturday's fixture at home to Radcliffe...

NEW DATE FOR STAFFORD RANGERS CLASH

NEW DATE FOR STAFFORD RANGERS CLASH

As a result of our progression in the Isuzu FA Trophy, our away game at Stafford Rangers has been rearranged.  The new date will be Tuesday 19th March with a 7:45 kick off. We will bring you ticket news as soon as it is released.  

QUARTET SIGN NEW CONTRACTS AT THE CLUB

QUARTET SIGN NEW CONTRACTS AT THE CLUB

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce that Laurent Mendy, Brandon Lee, Lewis Fensome, and Neil Kengni have all signed new contracts at the club.  Kengni joined us from Marine last summer and has gone on to make over 75 appearances for The Silkmen so far scoring 18...

DYLAN BERRY RETURNS TO NORWICH CITY

DYLAN BERRY EXTENDS UNTIL THE END OF THE SEASON

We are pleased to announce that goalkeeper Dylan Berry has extended his loan from Norwich City until the end of the season.  Berry has been ever present since joining The Silkmen at the start of November making 13 starts so far and keeping five clean sheets. Everyone...

DREW BAKER SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN

DREW BAKER SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms to the signing of defender Drew Baker from Fleetwood Town.  Baker was an ever-present at FC United of Manchester back in 2021/22 which earned him a move to The Cod Army in January 2022. The 21-year-old earnt his...

TUNDE OWOLABI JOINS THE SILKMEN

TUNDE OWOLABI JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms with striker Tunde Owolabi subject to FA approval and international clearance.  The 28-year-old recently left Cork City where he scored several times in the Irish Premier Division. He also had a spell with St Pats...

DYLAN BERRY EXTENDS LOAN FROM NORWICH

DYLAN BERRY EXTENDS LOAN FROM NORWICH

We are pleased to announce that goalkeeper Dylan Berry has extended his loan from Norwich City for a further month.  Berry has made six appearances so far for The Silkmen making two clean sheets so far. Everyone at the club would like to wish Dylan well during his...

SILKMEN SIGN £13.5 MILLION MAN

SILKMEN SIGN £13.5 MILLION MAN

Macclesfield FC are delighted to have agreed terms to the signing of former Everton and Hull City striker Oumar Niasse on a short term deal subject to league approval.  Boasting a wealth of experience, Niasse will be able to share his expertise from making over 50...

LUKE MARIETTE JOINS ON LOAN

LUKE MARIETTE JOINS ON LOAN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms to the loan signing of midfielder Luke Mariette from Blackpool until the end of the season subject to FA and League approval.   The former Welsh U18 International joins The Silkmen having previously spent a month on...

JAMES HARDY COMPLETES ASHTON UNITED MOVE

JAMES HARDY COMPLETES ASHTON UNITED MOVE

Macclesfield FC can confirm that midfielder James Hardy has completed a permanent transfer to Ashton United for an undisclosed fee.  Hardy made 30 appearances for The Silkmen since joining from Buxton originally on loan before making his deal permanent in early 2023....

LEON ARNASALAM LEAVES THE CLUB

LEON ARNASALAM LEAVES THE CLUB

Macclesfield FC can confirm that winger Leon Arnasalam will be leaving the football club.  Leon will always go down in the club's history scoring our first-ever goal against Burscough back in 2021. Everyone at Macclesfield FC would like to thank Leon for his efforts...

MAX JOHNSTONE DEPARTS THE CLUB

MAX JOHNSTONE DEPARTS THE CLUB

Macclesfield FC can confirm that goalkeeper Max Johnstone will be leaving the football club.  Johnstone made four clean sheets during his time at The Leasing.com Stadium and last featured against Sandbach United in the Cheshire Senior Cup. Everyone at Macclesfield FC...

DYLAN BERRY SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN

DYLAN BERRY SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms with goalkeeper Dylan Berry on a short-term loan deal from Norwich City.  The 20-year-old originally came through the ranks at Northampton Town before joining The Canaries Academy. in the summer of 2021. Berry has...

KEVIN JOSHUA RETURNS TO YORK CITY

KEVIN JOSHUA RETURNS TO YORK CITY

Macclesfield FC can confirm that defender Kevin Joshua will be returning to parent club York City. We want to thank Kevin for his efforts during his time at the football club.

FREDDIE SASS EXTENDS HIS LOAN

FREDDIE SASS EXTENDS HIS LOAN

We are pleased to confirm that defender Freddie Sass has extended his loan from Southport FC keeping him at The Leasing.com Stadium for a further month.  Freddie has made four appearances for the club so far and has become a key part of our defensive setup. Welcome...

CLUB STATEMENT FROM ROBERT SMETHURST

CLUB STATEMENT FROM ROBERT SMETHURST

Further to last night's Northern Premier League - Premier Division fixture against Worksop Town, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to part company with Head Coach Mark Duffy, Assistant Head Coach Sammy McIlroy, and Head Goalkeeper Coach Dean Baker. In...

JAMES HARDY RECALLED FROM ASHTON UNITED LOAN

JAMES HARDY RECALLED FROM ASHTON UNITED LOAN

Macclesfield FC can confirm that James Hardy has been recalled from his loan at Ashton United. James will be in the squad for tomorrow's game at home to Worksop Town. Welcome back James!  

TOM PEERS COMPLETES CHESTER MOVE

TOM PEERS COMPLETES CHESTER MOVE

Macclesfield FC can confirm that striker Tom Peers has completed a move to join National League North side Chester FC.  We would like to thank Tom for his efforts whilst at the club and wish him all the best.