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MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-4 AFC FYLDE

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-4 AFC FYLDE

The Silkmen fell to defeat at home in the Enterprise National League North for the first time in 2026 on Tuesday evening at the hands of table toppers AFC Fylde. John Rooney made two changes to the side that turned over Kings Lynn Town at the same venue on Saturday...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 4-0 KINGS LYNN TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 4-0 KINGS LYNN TOWN

The Silkmen strolled to a 4-0 victory over Kings Lynn Town at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon via a first half Luke Duffy header, an own goal and second half strikes from D’Mani Mellor and James Gale. John Rooney made four changes to the side that fell...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 0-1 BRENTFORD | EMIRATES FA CUP

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 0-1 BRENTFORD | EMIRATES FA CUP

Macclesfield FC bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup at the Fourth Round stage on Monday night following a narrow 1-0 loss to Brentford, which saw the dreams of a Fifth Round tie away at West Ham United slip out of sight. There’s no shame for John Rooney’s battle hardy...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-1 LEAMINGTON FC

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-1 LEAMINGTON FC

The Silkmen secured their third successive victory in the Enterprise National League North against Leamington at the Leasing.com Stadium on Tuesday night with a 3-1 victory over Leamington FC, the goals courtesy of Paul Dawson and James Gale! John Rooney named an...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 5-1 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 5-1 KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS

The Silkmen secured back-to-back league victories in emphatic fashion at the Leasing.com Stadium on Tuesday night, defeating Kidderminster Harriers by five goals to one courtesy of a James Edmondson brace and D'Mani Mellor hat-trick. John Rooney made just one change...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-1 BEDFORD TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-1 BEDFORD TOWN

The Silkmen bounced back from defeat at Peterborough Sports on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Bedford Town at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon! Four changes were made to the side from Tuesday with Luke Matheson and Paul Dawson returning to the starting...

MATCH REPORT: PETERBOROUGH SPORTS 4-3 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: PETERBOROUGH SPORTS 4-3 MACCLESFIELD FC

The Silkmen fell to defeat at Peterborough Sports on Tuesday night for the first time since the turn of the year in the Enterprise National League North. John Rooney made two changes to the side that put Worksop Town to the sword on Saturday afternoon as Lewis Fensome...

MATCH REPORT: WORKSOP TOWN 2-4 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: WORKSOP TOWN 2-4 MACCLESFIELD FC

The Silkmen battled their way to a 4-2 victory away at Worksop Town on Saturday afternoon thanks to two goals a piece from Luke Duffy and D'Mani Mellor. John Rooney named a side more closely resembling the one that dispatched Oxford City at the Leasing.com Stadium...

MATCH REPORT: WOKING FC 2-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: WOKING FC 2-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

The Silkmen's Isuzu FA Trophy run came to an end as they fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Woking at a sodden Laithwaite Community Stadium on Tuesday evening. John Rooney made eight changes to the side that beat Oxford City convincingly on Saturday afternoon...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-0 OXFORD CITY

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-0 OXFORD CITY

The Silkmen followed up on an unbelievable victory in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round at home to Crystal Palace with an emphatic 3-0 victory against Oxford City, the goals courtesy of Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and D'Mani Mellor! John Rooney made just one change to the...

MATCH REPORT: CHESTER 2-0 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: CHESTER 2-0 MACCLESFIELD FC

The Silkmen slipped to a 2-0 defeat away at Chester on Tuesday evening, via goals either side of the break from Dylan Mottley-Henry and Tom Leak. John Rooney named a side with two changes from the one that fell to an equally disappointing home defeat to Buxton on...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 0-2 BUXTON

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 0-2 BUXTON

The Silkmen made an emotional return to action at a packed out Leasing.com Stadium on Boxing Day, for the first time since the tragic passing of Ethan McLeod. Touching tributes were made prior to kick off, before both sides' focus turned to each other. John Rooney...

SINGULAR SILKMEN STRIKE SEES OFF SOUTH SHIELDS

SINGULAR SILKMEN STRIKE SEES OFF SOUTH SHIELDS

The Silkmen secured their place in the Fourth Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy following a 1-0 win against South Shields at the 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday afternoon. John Rooney rung the changes amidst a hectic festive schedule in all four competitions in which the...

MATCH REPORT: KINGS LYNN TOWN 1-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: KINGS LYNN TOWN 1-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

The Silkmen earned themselves a valuable point on the road at the Walks Stadium, with a one all draw against Kings Lynn Town on Tuesday evening. John Rooney made one enforced change to the side that historically progressed to the Third Round for the first time since...

SILKMEN SINK SLOUGH IN SECOND ROUND

SILKMEN SINK SLOUGH IN SECOND ROUND

The Silkmen progressed to the Third Round of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time since reforming as Macclesfield FC, having beaten Slough Town by three goals to one at Arbour Park on Sunday afternoon! John Rooney named an unchanged side from the one that drew 1-1...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-1 SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-1 SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC

The Silkmen were held by Scarborough Athletic on Saturday at the Leasing.com Stadium. The afternoon ended in a one all draw with goals either side of the break from Sam Heathcote and Dom Tear. Just two changes were made to the side that fell to defeat at Fylde on...

MATCH REPORT: AFC FYLDE 5-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: AFC FYLDE 5-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

The Silkmen were well beaten by an efficient AFC Fylde side at Mill Farm on Tuesday evening. Macc were back at what would be considered full strength following squad rotation in the previous two games in the Isuzu FA Trophy and Cheshire Senior Cup prior to Saturday's...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 4-1 CONGLETON TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 4-1 CONGLETON TOWN

A youthful Silkmen side stormed to a 4-1 victory against Congleton Town in the Cheshire Senior Cup on Tuesday evening at the Leasing.com Stadium. Wholesale changes were made to the Silkmen side by Manager John Rooney. Senior starters included debutant Shea Callister,...

McLEOD MASTERMINDS MACC MARCH

McLEOD MASTERMINDS MACC MARCH

Macclesfield FC progressed to the Third Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon, narrowly defeating Northern Premier League side Prescot Cables by a single Ethan McLeod goal. Five changes were made to the side that drew 1-1 with...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-1 AFC TELFORD UNITED

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-1 AFC TELFORD UNITED

The Silkmen were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Telford United despite a Club record breaking goal from Danny Elliott on a frustrating Saturday afternoon at the Leasing.com Stadium. After a bright start from the visitors, an opening goal came from Remi Walker, who calmly...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-1 PETERBOROUGH SPORTS

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-1 PETERBOROUGH SPORTS

The Silkmen secured a 3-1 victory on their return to Enterprise National League North action on Tuesday evening against Peterborough Sports at the Leasing.com Stadium. Macc remained unchanged from Saturday’s success in the Emirates FA Cup First Round, having got the...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 6-3 AFC TOTTON | EMIRATES FA CUP

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 6-3 AFC TOTTON | EMIRATES FA CUP

The Silkmen made it through to the Second Round of the Emirates FA Cup in dramatic fashion and arguably the tie of the round with a 6-3 victory over Enterprise National League South side AFC Totton! One change was made to the side that put Enterprise National League...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD 1-0 SOUTH SHIELDS

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD 1-0 SOUTH SHIELDS

The Silkmen stopped league leaders South Shields as they issued the Mariners their first defeat of the Enterprise National League North season on Saturday afternoon at the Leasing.com Stadium Three changes were made to the side that dealt a further blow to struggling...

MATCH REPORT: LEAMINGTON FC 0-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: LEAMINGTON FC 0-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

The Silkmen secured back-to-back victories with a 1-0 win over Leamington in the Enterprise National League North on Tuesday evening.  Three changes were made from the side that put Curzon Ashton to the sword on Saturday with Luis Lacey, Luke Duffy and Isaac...

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...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-0 STAMFORD AFC

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-0 STAMFORD AFC

SILKMEN SKIPPER SINKS STAMFORD   Macclesfield FC reached the First Round Proper of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time on Saturday afternoon as they defeated Southern Premier League Central Division side Stamford AFC, thanks a solitary Paul Dawson goal.  ...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 0-1 MARINE

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 0-1 MARINE

Ten men Silkmen slipped to a 1-0 defeat in their tenth Enterprise National League North fixture at home to Marine on a stormy Saturday afternoon.  Just two changes were made to the Silkmen side that defeated Nantwich Town in the Emirates FA Cup with Sam Heathcote and...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-0 NANTWICH TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-0 NANTWICH TOWN

The Silkmen secured their place in the Fourth Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup with a 2-0 win over fellow Cheshire East side Nantwich Town at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Four changes were made to the Silkmen side that lost late on at Chorley...

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...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-0 ATHERTON LR | EMIRATES FA CUP

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-0 ATHERTON LR | EMIRATES FA CUP

The Silkmen progressed to the Third Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup after a 3-0 win at home to NWCFL side Atherton Laburnum Rovers on Saturday afternoon. A first senior start was handed to Carlos Dos Santos after his progression from the Macclesfield...

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...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-3 MERTHYR TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-3 MERTHYR TOWN

The Silkmen fell to a 3-1 defeat and their first loss at home in the Enterprise National League North against Merthyr Town on Tuesday evening. Two changes were made from the side that defeated Darlington at the death on Saturday with Paul Dawson and Sam Heathcote...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-1 DARLINGTON

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-1 DARLINGTON

The Silkmen grabbed a last gasp winner to dispatch Darlington on Saturday afternoon at the Leasing.com Stadium. One change was made to the side that secured a key point away at Spennymoor on Monday, with Isaac Buckley-Ricketts replacing the injured Luke Matheson. New...

MATCH REPORT: SPENNYMOOR TOWN 0-0 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: SPENNYMOOR TOWN 0-0 MACCLESFIELD FC

The Silkmen had to dig deep to grind out a 0-0 draw in the North East on Bank Holiday Monday away at Spennymoor Town in the Enterprise National League North. John Rooney ringed the changes after Saturday’s stalemate at home to Alfreton with Lewis Fensome, Josef Yarney...

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...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD WOMEN 1 v 1 ALTRINCHAM WOMEN

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD WOMEN 1 v 1 ALTRINCHAM WOMEN

Our Women's First Team claimed their first point of the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South season last night, after a ferocious derby battle against Altrincham. The opening exchanges were characterised by both sides looking to stamp their authority...

MATCH REPORT: SOUTHPORT 1 v 2 MACCLESFIELD

MATCH REPORT: SOUTHPORT 1 v 2 MACCLESFIELD

There are many things that Macclesfield FC can quite rightly pride itself on, but none more so than a universally held defiance which has been effectively employed time and time again. It's written firmly into our DNA. And it was this cherished quality that came to...

MATCH REPORT: WARRINGTON TOWN WOMEN 3 v 2 MACCLESFIELD WOMEN

MATCH REPORT: WARRINGTON TOWN WOMEN 3 v 2 MACCLESFIELD WOMEN

Our Women's Team travelled across Cheshire yesterday, as they contested their opening league game of the season against Warrington Town. Both teams started well, with Warrington looking to play plenty of direct balls into attacking areas, which our defence was able to...

MATCH REPORT: OXFORD CITY 2 v 1 MACCLESFIELD

MATCH REPORT: OXFORD CITY 2 v 1 MACCLESFIELD

Goals from either side of the interval from Josh Parker and Alfie Potter condemned The Silkmen to a first-ever Enterprise National League North defeat at the hands of Oxford City this afternoon. After enjoying phenomenal hospitality at the MGroup Stadium, the...

Match Report: Worksop (H)

Match Report: Worksop (H)

The Silkmen surged to the top of the Enterprise National League North with an inspiring 3 - 1 win at home to Worksop Town yesterday. After a cagey opening period, the most clearcut chances fell to the visitors. Rollin Menayese and Luke Matheson in particular put their...

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 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,...

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,...

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...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC LADIES 2 V 2 STOCKPORT COUNTY U-23S

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...

Match Report: Mansfield Town

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...

Report: Whitby Town

Report: Whitby Town

Macclesfield FC ended their title-winning season on a high with a comfortable 4-0 victory against Whitby Town. The first big opportunity came in the 19th minute as Lewis Fensome made his way into the box before a deflected shot just breezed past the post. Just seconds...

Report: Guiseley (A)

Report: Guiseley (A)

Macclesfield FC earned their ninth consecutive victory after a 3-0 win away to Guiseley. In just seven minutes, the Silkmen had a perfect start as Neil Kengni ran in behind the defence before dribbling the ball around the keeper to claim an early lead. 10 minutes...

Report: Blyth Spartans (A)

Report: Blyth Spartans (A)

Macclesfield FC cruised their way to an away victory after a dominant 5-0 win against Blyth Spartans. Just five minutes in, the Silkmen came close to taking the lead when Brandon Lee’s cross found the head of D’Mani Mellor, forcing a save from Lewis Baker. In the 17th...

Report: Bamber Bridge

Report: Bamber Bridge

Macclesfield FC earned a title-claiming win after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Bamber Bridge.  The game was end-to-end action from the beginning as Danny Elliott was denied three minutes into the match with his shot comfortably saved by Charlie Casper. In the...

Report: Morpeth Town

Report: Morpeth Town

Macclesfield FC moved another step closer to their destiny after picking up a 4-0 win away to Morpeth Town. The Highwaymen came close to breaking the deadlock as after a mistake from Paul Dawson, Sam Hodgson ran through on goal and squared the ball across to Jack...

Report: Matlock Town (H)

Report: Matlock Town (H)

Macclesfield FC make it four consecutive wins after a convincing 1-0 victory over Matlock Town. The Silkmen came close to an early lead as John Rooney’s cross found Danny Elliott lurking at the back post who could not keep his header on target. In the 7th minute,...

Report: Lancaster City (A)

Report: Lancaster City (A)

Macclesfield FC continue their successful run of form with a 3-1 victory over Lancaster City. The Silkmen came close to taking the lead inside six minutes when Paul Dawson skied his effort at the edge of the area. In the 14th minute, Laurent Mendy tested the Lancaster...

Report: Warrington Rylands (A)

Report: Warrington Rylands (A)

Macclesfield FC are now unbeaten in six after securing a 3-1 win against Warrington Rylands.  The game started off with the Blues almost taking the lead as Alex Kiwomya was through on goal but denied by Max Dearnley, before Jake Burton’s rebound skied over the bar. In...

Report: Mickleover (H)

Report: Mickleover (H)

Macclesfield FC earned revenge for their first league defeat of the season with a dominant 6-1 victory over Mickleover FC. The Silkmen started strong in the first 20 minutes as Danny Elliott came close to open the scoring with a header off target and a shot straight...

Report: Basford United

Report: Basford United

Macclesfield FC earned their third consecutive victory after a 1-0 win against Basford United.  Inside 10 minutes, Luke Duffy came close to taking the lead for the Silkmen when his shot, from the edge of the area, went narrowly wide of the post. In the 16th minute,...

Report: Gainsborough Trinity (A)

Report: Gainsborough Trinity (A)

Macclesfield FC get back-to-back wins after a dominant display to beat Gainsborough Trinity 4-0. The Silkmen did not take long to score the opener as Luke Duffy made the scoresheet inside three minutes after a terrific solo effort. Robbie Savage’s side nearly doubled...

Report: FC United of Manchester

Report: FC United of Manchester

Macclesfield FC got back to winning ways after a 2-0 victory against FC United of Manchester at the Leasing.com Stadium. The away side pressured the Silkmen early when Gerald Sithole’s testing shot was on target but was saved and held by Max Dearnley. Robbie Savage’s...

Report: Worksop Town (H)

Report: Worksop Town (H)

Macclesfield FC get their first home win of 2025 after coming from behind to win 3-1 against Worksop Town. The Silkmen started the game strong, creating plenty of attacking opportunities as Tre Pemberton’s shot was stopped in the 10th minute, before Luke Duffy’s...

Report: Leek Town (H)

Report: Leek Town (H)

Macclesfield FC’s unbeaten home record comes to an end after losing 2-1 to Leek Town. The first half did not showcase any particular chances until the 18th minute when James Edmondson’s shot from outside the box just raised over the bar. Leek thought they had broken...