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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Macclesfield FC cruise their way to victory after a 4-1 win against Stockton Town. The Silkmen’s top scorer, Danny Elliott, added another goal to his tally for the season after breaking the deadlock inside 11 minutes. 10 minutes later, Stockton Town’s captain, Adam...
Macclesfield FC are knocked out of the Isuzu FA Trophy after a 4-2 defeat on penalties against Altrincham. Three minutes into the game, Matty Kosylo almost put Altrincham ahead when his deflected shot went wide of the goal. In the 14th minute, John Rooney delivered a...
Macclesfield FC continue their reign of dominance in the Northern Premier League after a whopping 6-0 win over Blyth Spartans. Less than a minute in, John Rooney took the lead for the Silkmen after some link-up play with James Edmondson from a short corner, allowing...
Macclesfield FC advance to the third round of the Isuzu FA Trophy after defeating Curzon Ashton on penalties. The Nash broke the deadlock early when Marcus Poscha netted his first goal of the season. Alex Curran almost equalised five minutes afterwards when he...
Macclesfield FC continue to shine after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Morpeth Town. Plenty of chances were showcased at the beginning of the first half when Luke Duffy’s cross was blocked, but not cleared, finding Elliott who could not poke the ball past the keeper....
Macclesfield FC are knocked out of the Cheshire Senior Cup after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Stalybridge Celtic. The Youth team got the opportunity to showcase what they were made of as all 16 players managed to get some gametime. The away side took the lead in 16...
Macclesfield FC continue their rich run of form after a comfortable 5-1 victory against Lancaster City. The game did not start to plan as four minutes in, Dylan Thompson headed in a cross from the six-yard area for Lancaster. It would not take long for the Silkmen to...
Silkmen score seven to reach the second round of the Isuzu FA Trophy with a victory over Ashton United at the Leasing.com Stadium. The first chance of the game fell to Ashton player Nathan Lowe who sliced over the bar. Just three minutes later Dontai Gabidon received...
Macclesfield FC go seven points clear at the top of the table after a 1-0 victory over Warrington Rylands. Danny Elliott broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, securing his 11th goal of the season. After suffering an injury in the 37th minute, Elliott came off for...
Macclesfield FC were defeated in the Fourth Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup away against National League side Tamworth FC. Danny Elliott almost broke the deadlock 15 minutes into the game when he was unmarked on the six-yard box, but his effort went just wide...
A brace from Danny Elliott and a goal from Justin Johnson as Macclesfield beat City of Liverpool in the Isuzu FA Trophy. A goalless first half saw limited chances between the two sides with Courtney Duffus almost breaking the deadlock, but his header went over the...
Silkmen put six past Witton Albion to reach the Fourth Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup. John Rooney opened the scoring with a volley just outside the six-yard box just 16 minutes into the game beating the Witton Albion keeper at the near post after a good...
Two first half goals as Macclesfield beat Gainsborough Trinty at home and remain top of the Northern Premier League. Gainsborough Trinity almost broke the deadlock just two minutes into the game on the counter through Declan Howe, but Silkmen keeper Max Dearley...
Four second half goals for the Silkmen as they beat Basford United to remain top of the Northern Premier League. The first goal of the afternoon was just five minutes into the game when D’Mani Mellor chased after a pass back to the Basford goalkeeper and his clearance...
Captain Paul Dawson scores twice as Macclesfield reach the third qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup after beating National League North side South Shields 5-0 at The Leasing.com Stadium. Twelve minutes into the game, the hosts took an early lead when forward...
An early Danny Elliott overhead kick saw The Silkmen make it two from two with victory over Prescot Cables. A dominant first-half display was rewarded as Neil Kengni was sent in down the left before crossing to Elliott whose overhead kick beat Mendes in the Prescot...
A late Luke Duffy goal helped Robbie Savage's Silkmen pick up a big three points on the opening day of the season over Worksop Town. In a game with few chances, it took until the 89th minute for the deadlock to be broken as new addition Justin Johnson was freed down...
Alex Curran's first goal of pre-season handed The Silkmen a share of the spoils in an entertaining contest against The New Saints on Saturday. The game started with Macc dominating the early possession, yet it was the hosts who managed to carve out the first real...
Goals from Tre Pemberton and Danny Elliott handed The Silkmen their second pre-season victory last night, in what proved to be an entertaining clash against a spirited Stalybridge Celtic side. Macc started the brighter and could well have opened the scoring within the...
The Silkmen embarked on their pre-season programme with a spirited 2 - 0 victory against a Blackburn Rovers XI side on Saturday afternoon, with two second half strikes proving decisive. The opening exchanges saw Blackburn enjoy the bulk of possession and it was the...
Kane Drummond’s goal was not enough to come back in a hard-fought game to end Michael Clegg’s sides promotion hopes and cement Marine as playoff victors. Drummond’s audacious shot seemed to be taken care of by the keeper who dove to his right and got a hand to the...
A second half turnaround engineered by Luke Duffy and Tunde Owolabi saw Macclesfield take all three points from Nottingham against Basford United. The game began in an unusual style for The Silkmen, as they struggled to stamp their authority on their opponents....
Sam Heathcote’s strike from distance helped secure all three points for Michael Clegg’s side to increase Macclesfield’s chances of promotion. Heathcote put the game to bed in the 67th minute when the ball fell to him on the edge of the box after a cross was not...
Tom Clare back in the goals for the Silkmen as they beat Stafford Rangers away from home. It took just eight minutes for the visitors to take the lead with great team move that was finished of by Tre Pemberton with a right footed shot on the edge of the six-yard box...
Tunde Owolabi and John Rooney secured all three points for Macclesfield in Michael Clegg’s first game in charge. Owolabi opened the scoring in the seventh minute when he ran into the box and slotted the ball to the right side of the goal. Kane Drummond dribbled around...
John Rooney scored a hat trick to secure all three points for Alex Bruce's side. Rooney’s goal in the 88th minute cemented the victory when he turned quickly and hit the ball into the bottom left corner. The 33-year-old scored his first just before halftime after he...
John Rooney scored an unusual winner to secure all three points for Alex Bruce’s side. The Silkmen’s number ten flicked the ball with his back to the goal in the box which found its way past James Pradic despite his best efforts. The Brig attempted to clear the ball...
Silkmen defeated in Cheshire FA Senior Cup quarter-final against Crewe Alexandra  Three first half goals and two in the second half saw Macclesfield eliminated from this seasons Cheshire Senior Cup at the Leasing.com Stadium.  The League Two side who currently sit...
Two second half goals from Alex Curran and Tre Pemberton was enough for the Silkmen to defeat Matlock Town. The first half saw very little chances between the two sides, but it was the hosts who came the closest to opening the scoring through Ioan Evans who had a...
Silkmen kicked off 2024 in style as a John Rooney hat trick sealed a five goal thriller against Warrington Rylands. Rooney opened the scoring in the 13th minute after Luke Duffy played a fantastic cross into the box. It took a few ricochets before looping into the...