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Macclesfield FC are delighted to be able to announce a brand new initiative in the form of our Emerging Talent Group. The Emerging Talent Group has been set up in honour of the late Ethan McLeod, who will forever remain a part of Macclesfield FC, and his legacy will...
We have availability for both 1-2-1s and Mini Masterclasses over the next week here at the Leasing.com Stadium. Looking to take your game to the next level, we've got slots available during Half-Term next week with our UEFA-licensed coaches. Prices start from £40 for...
We are pleased to be able to confirm that a Macclesfield FC Trial XI will feature in fixtures in June as part of our Pre-Season schedule. The Silkmen will face three local Non-League sides as part of our preparations for the new season, allowing our management team to...
It's been a busy few weeks to begin May for our Junior Academy. Here is our review of some of the key events that have taken place. Our U7's were involved in the Manchester Youth Super League Final (MYSL) on Sunday. They were Runners-Up on the day, but a fantastic...
First‑team players from Crewe Alexandra FC and Youth Academy players from Macclesfield FC have teamed up with Cheshire East Council to champion better recycling habits as part of the authority’s ‘Be the BIG Difference’ campaign. The players have taken part in a series...
It was a weekend where survival was secured, and promotion hopes were dashed as a number of our Loan and Dual registered were in action on Saturday. It was an afternoon to forget for Peterborough Sports and Elliot Whitehouse. They were inflicted with a heavy defeat...
Our U18's Cheshire FA Cup Final has been re-arranged for Friday 24th April at the Swansway Stadium, kicking off at 7:30pm. The finally was originally scheduled for Sunday 29th March at Cheadle Nomads, but was postponed late in the day due to a waterlogged pitch....
It's been another busy week in our Junior Academy over the second week of the Easter Holidays. Here is our review of the events that have taken place this week. A massive thank you to Independent Schools FA (ISFA) who were based here at the Leasing.com Stadium on...
There were plenty of minutes for our players on Dual Registrations and on Loan over the extended Easter weekend. Here is our Loan and Dual Registration Roundup from the Easter Weekend. It was a difficult set of results for Elliot Whitehouse and Peterborough Sports as...
It's been a busy week in our Junior Academy with plenty of exciting games going on and more still to come. Our thanks go out to DI Ballers U10s and Spurley Hey U11s for coming to the Leasing.com Stadium in the week to play against a mix of our U10 Elite, Select and...
There were plenty of minutes for our players on loan and Dual Registered on Non League Day last Saturday. Here is our Loan and Dual Registration Roundup from Saturday, 28th March. In the Enterprise National League North, Peterborough Sports' survival hopes took a...
The sun was out this weekend, but it wasn't shining on our Loan and Dual Registered players in their games over the weekend. Here is our roundup of the weekend's games. First up in the Enterprise National League North, Peterborough Sports were defeated 1-0 by the...
Macclesfield FC can confirm that goalkeeper Brayden Gibbons has joined Foley Meir on dual registration terms for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. The young shot-stopper has been added to the ranks at the North West Counties Division One South side for the...
There were a number of successful results for our players on Dual Registrations and out on loan. Here is our roundup of the games over the weekend. Starting in the Enterprise National League North, where it was a big win for Elliot Whitehouse and Peterborough Sports...
There were some strong performances across the board from our players out on loan and dual registered with clubs across the North West. Starting in the Enterprise National League North, Elliot Whitehouse captained Peterborough Sports as they fell to a narrow defeat...
In a week where a number of games fell foul to the weather, however, a number of players still managed to find game time. Elliot Whitehouse captained Peterborough Sports on Saturday as they fell to a narrow defeat away at Radcliffe in the Enterprise National League...
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Lewis Craig as our new Academy Manager. Lewis brings extensive experience in elite youth development, having previously worked as Academy Manager at Crystal Palace and Manchester United Women. His...
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 on Wednesday 18th February To be in with a chance of being selected for this event, please email your football CV to...
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...
The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium for the first time since our Emirates FA Cup success as they face Crewe Alexandra in the Cheshire Senior Cup on Friday evening under the lights. MATCH DETAILS Date: Friday 16th January 2026 Kick-Off: 19:30 Kit...
Macclesfield FC can confirm that Lucas Bull, a key member of our U16 Youth Academy side, has joined Colne FC on a short-term deal, which will see him feature for the Reds in the next three of their North West Counties Football League fixtures. Good luck, Lucas!
Macclesfield FC were delighted to welcome Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School in Wythenshawe to the Leasing.com Stadium last week as thirteen pupils were given access all areas for the day, including a stadium tour, a kick about on the hallowed turf and mascots...
Tonight's academy training sessions have been cancelled due to the poor weather conditions in and around the Leasing.com Stadium (Monday 15th December 2025) The conditions are not suitable for safe play and we have therefore taken the early decision to cancel all...
Macclesfield FC can confirm that Youth Academy & BTEC trio Grady Valentine, Harry Woosey and Harry McGowan have departed to North West Counties sides Glossop North End and Ashton Athletic on dual registration terms. Grady has joined North West Counties Premier...
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...
Macclesfield FC can confirm that Youth Academy stars Sam Elliott, Tyler Mistry and Kerr Dollochin have all joined Winsford United on dual registration terms. These moves have once again come about as a result of each player impressing for both the Silkmen's U23 and...
Due to the high winds at the stadium and the associated safety risks, tonight’s academy training sessions have been cancelled. The conditions are not suitable for safe play and with weather warnings in place until midnight we have made the early decision to cancel...
Macclesfield FC can confirm that four academy proteges have agreed temporary deals away from the Leasing.com Stadium, all of which on dual registration terms. The respective moves are as follows: Fin Foote and Aaron Grewal - Barnton AFC (North West Counties Football...
Macclesfield FC can confirm that Harry Motley has joined Congleton Town on a short-term basis on dual registration terms. The 17 year-old joins the Bears temporarily having impressed for the Silkmen's U18's Club record FA Youth Cup run which saw them reach the First...
The Silkmen U18’s will face Barnsley in the First Round Proper of the FA Youth Cup on Monday 27th October evening at the Leasing.com Stadium as the two sides battle it out for a place in the Second Round. Kick off is at 19:30. Tickets will be available from reception...
Our U18's continue their FA Youth Cup campaign on Friday evening against Hartlepool United at the Leasing.com Stadium after an impressive 5-0 victory in the Second Round Qualifying against Whitchurch Alport. It's set to be another great occasion as the youthful...
BTEC trials take place on Wednesday 29th October for Elite Grassroots and EFL Academy Players. Attending the trial is via invite ONLY Applicants must be school year 11 & above only (15-18 years) There's just 5 days left to apply! Register your by the 20th October...
The Silkmen U18's will face Hartlepool United in the Third Round Qualifying of the FA Youth Cup on Friday evening at the Leasing.com Stadium as the two sides battle it out for a place in the First Round Proper. Kick off is at 19:30. Tickets will be available from...
Details for our re-scheduled FA Youth Cup Second Qualifying Round tie against Whitchurch Alport have now been confirmed. The tie, originally set for Friday 3rd October, will now take place on Tuesday 7th October at the Leasing.com Stadium, kicking off at 7:30pm. All...
Our U18's begin their FA Youth Cup campaign on Friday evening against Wythenshawe FC at the Leasing.com Stadium. It's set to be a great occasion as the youthful Silkmen side take to the Leasing.com Stadium turf under the lights in front of an expected crowd of...
Macclesfield BTEC's North Central Championship NFYL fixture against Ossett United set to take place this afternoon (Wednesday 17th September) at the Leasing.com Stadium has been postponed. A new date will be set and the fixture will be rearranged in due course. We...
We are pleased to be able to announce that we will be offering free sessions for our Girls and Women's setup. Sessions will be taking place every Thursday night at the Leasing.com Stadium for those aged between 13 and 17 as well as those over 18 with great pathways...
A number of players from our Youth Academy have signed dual registration deals to gain a taste of senior football. Midfielder, Henry McNulty, came off the bench for 1874 Northwich in their Midland Football League victory against AFC Wulfrunians. The victory helped 74...
We are pleased to be offering Trial Sessions to join our growing Girls Academy. With trial sessions running for Girls aged between 8 and 15, it is an exciting time to join our Girls Academy. Sessions for different age groups are listed below: U8 Girls - U12 Girls...
Our next Junior Academy focus comes from our Under 13 Elite side who were victorious in their game at the weekend. The main objective of the game was to make it difficult for the opposition to play by being compact in defensive areas. Particularly in the first half,...
Our next Junior Academy Focus comes from our Under 13 Selects who were victorious in their game at the weekend. The main aim before the start of the game was to ensure that they were locking on as quickly as possible. They took this feedback on board incredibly well...
Our next Junior Academy focus comes in the form of our Under 15 Select side who won their game at the weekend. The main focus of the game was focusing on defensive transitions and working as a unit. It was a quick start to the game with link-up play in the midfield...
Our first Junior Academy focus this week comes from our Under 15 Elite side who were winners in their game at the weekend. The objectives before the game were to have lots of energy and show desire when defending our penalty area and in front of the goal. Despite...
Our next Junior Academy focus comes from our Under 14 Girls who won their game at the weekend. It was a strong start to the game with a key focus on winning individual battles. To combat the opposition's long-ball approach, the girls changed shape going with inverted...
This week's Junior Academy Focus comes from our Under 12 Elite side who won their game this weekend. It was a very quick start from Macc, who took the lead early in the first half. The early goal seemed to add a bit of an extra spark to the game with it becoming a...
Our second Junior Academy Focus of this week comes from our Under 8 Select side who were victorious at the weekend. It was a good start in the first third with the side being first to everything and limiting chances for the opposition and those that did come were...
Our next Junior Academy Focus comes in the form of our Under 12 Select side who won their game at the weekend. It was a fast start, pressing high in forward areas forcing the opposition into mistakes. The first goal came from this high press with them winning a...
Our next Junior Academy focus comes in the form of our Under 14 Selects side who were victorious at the weekend. The message before the game was to start on the front foot and play how they know they are capable of. The lads did what they were asked from the off,...
Our next Junior Academy focus comes from our Under 10 Girls side who won their game at the weekend. The game's main objectives were to make sure they looked after the ball in possession and were locking on goal side. Despite going behind earlier, the girls bounced...
Our next Junior Academy Focus this week comes from our Under Nine Elite side who won their game at the weekend. It was a game where the side played well, switching the ball quickly into wide areas and creating goalscoring opportunities. Despite losing at half time,...
Our Junior Academy Focus this week comes from our Under 11 Elite who were winners in their game at the weekend. It took a bit of time for the side to grow into the game but after going in front, the confidence grew, and started to gain control in and out of...
Our next academy focus this week is with our Under 10 Select side who won against Bollington United. One of the main aims of training in the week was pressing high up the pitch. Despite going behind, the side managed to bounce back well eventually taking the lead at...
As part of a new feature, each week we will be focussing on two of our Junior Academy sides. This week we will be looking at our U16 Elite side who at the weekend played a friendly game against Notts County coming out 3-2 winners. The aim of training last week was...