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COACH TRAVEL: AFC FYLDE

COACH TRAVEL: AFC FYLDE

Macclesfield FC make the 140-mile round trip to AFC Fylde on Tuesday evening, and we will need our loyal away support right behind us once more at Mill Farm. For those who would like to enjoy the evening without the strain of driving, two supporter coaches will be...

SLOUGH TOWN TICKETS SOLD OUT | EMIRATES FA CUP

SLOUGH TOWN TICKETS SOLD OUT | EMIRATES FA CUP

Macclesfield FC can confirm that our full allocation of away tickets for our Emirates FA Cup Second Round tie against Slough Town has now sold out! Thank you for your amazing support! We hope to have catered to as many Silkmen fans as possible in the method used to...

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,...

SLOUGH TOWN TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE

SLOUGH TOWN TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE

We are delighted to confirm that tickets for our Emirates FA Cup Second Round tie away to Slough Town are now on general sale.  The Silkmen travel to Arbour Park on Sunday, 7th December, with kick-off at 12:30 pm. Ticket prices for the game are as follows: Adult - £20...

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 PREVIEW: PRESCOT CABLES | ISUZU FA TROPHY

MATCH PREVIEW: PRESCOT CABLES | ISUZU FA TROPHY

The Silkmen are in Isuzu FA Trophy action for the first time this season, entering at the Second Round stage and facing Prescot Cables at the Leasing.com Stadium. John Rooney's men will be keen to get back to winning ways after Tuesday's postponement at Hereford and...

RADCLIFFE RE-ARRANGED

RADCLIFFE RE-ARRANGED

Macclesfield FC can confirm that our Enterprise National League North home fixture against Radcliffe has been re-arranged due to our progression in the Emirates FA Cup and will now take place on Tuesday 6th January at 7:45pm. Our original clash at The Leasing.com...

HEREFORD GAME POSTPONED

HEREFORD GAME POSTPONED

Tonight's Enterprise National League North fixture away at Hereford has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. A new date and details around the validity of tickets will be announced at the earliest opportunity. We apologise for any disappointment and...

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...

BEDFORD TOWN CLASH RE-ARRANGED AGAIN FOR 16TH DECEMBER

BEDFORD TOWN CLASH RE-ARRANGED AGAIN FOR 16TH DECEMBER

Macclesfield FC can confirm that our Enterprise National League North away fixture at Bedford Town has been re-arranged for a second time due to our progression in the Emirates FA Cup and will now take place on Tuesday 16th December at 7:45pm. Our original clash at...

MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD FC VS PETERBOROUGH SPORTS

MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD FC VS PETERBOROUGH SPORTS

The Silkmen return to Enterprise National League North action this evening as they face Peterborough Sports at the Leasing.com Stadium. John Rooney's men will be looking to follow up Saturday's historic Emirates FA Cup First Round victory over AFC Totton and secure...

A TRIP TO SLOUGH TOWN IN ROUND TWO AWAITS

A TRIP TO SLOUGH TOWN IN ROUND TWO AWAITS

Confirmation that the Silkmen will make the journey to National League South side Slough Town in the Emirates FA Cup Second Round. Our trip to Arbour Park will take place on the weekend of the 6th December. We will confirm any further details as soon as we receive...

EMIRATES FA CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW – 6:45PM ON TNT SPORTS

EMIRATES FA CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW – 6:45PM ON TNT SPORTS

The Silkmen secured their spot in the Emirates FA Cup Second Round Proper following a thrilling victory over AFC Totton over the weekend.  Goals from Paul Dawson, Rollin Menayese, Lewis Fensome, and a first-half hat-trick from Danny Elliott meant the Silkmen would...

TICKET INFO: MACCLESFIELD FC VS PRESCOT CABLES | ISUZU FA TROPHY

TICKET INFO: MACCLESFIELD FC VS PRESCOT CABLES | ISUZU FA TROPHY

Details of the Silkmen's Isuzu FA Trophy Second Round tie against Prescot Cables have now been confirmed. The tie will take place at 3pm on Saturday 15th November at the Leasing.com Stadium. Tickets are on sale now! Our home support has been nothing short of...

ROONEY IN RUNNING FOR MANAGER OF THE MONTH

ROONEY IN RUNNING FOR MANAGER OF THE MONTH

Silkmen Gaffer John Rooney has been nominated for the Enterprise National League North Manager of the Month award for October! Rooney has lead his side to securing an impressive nine points from an available twelve in the past month, each of those consecutive wins...

CLUB STATEMENT: SEAN ETALUKU

CLUB STATEMENT: SEAN ETALUKU

Further to our earlier statement regarding the sanction of Sean Etaluku's transfer in principle to Forest Green Rovers, we can confirm that Sean has now completed his move for an undisclosed fee. Macclesfield FC would like to place on record our thanks to Sean for all...

ROONEY’S REVIEW: SOUTH SHIELDS (H)

ROONEY’S REVIEW: SOUTH SHIELDS (H)

John Rooney reviews Saturday's statement victory over Enterprise National League North leaders South Shields at the Leasing.com Stadium. Speaking to Silkmen TV after the game, Rooney immediately paid tribute to the way in which three points was secured insisting "I...

SILKMEN WELCOME PRESCOT CABLES IN ISUZU FA TROPHY

SILKMEN WELCOME PRESCOT CABLES IN ISUZU FA TROPHY

We can confirm that we will welcome Prescot Cables to the Leasing.com Stadium in the Isuzu FA Trophy Second Round. The tie will take place on Saturday 15th November - further details for this game will be released in due course.  

LUKE LEAVES FOR SOUTHPORT

LUKE LEAVES FOR SOUTHPORT

Macclesfield FC can confirm that Luke Griffiths has departed the Club following the expiry of his short-term deal, and has since signed for fellow Enterprise National League North side Southport FC. The midfielder made three appearances for the Silkmen in his short...

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...

MAX SIGNS FOR MACC!

MAX SIGNS FOR MACC!

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of 22-year-old forward Max Woltman! Woltman joins the Silkmen ranks after a successful trial period with the Club, having trained with the group for the last few weeks and has impressed Manager John Rooney in doing...

FIXTURE INFORMATION: SILKMEN VS AFC TOTTON | EMIRATES FA CUP

FIXTURE INFORMATION: SILKMEN VS AFC TOTTON | EMIRATES FA CUP

Details of Macclesfield FC's historic Emirates FA Cup First Round Proper tie against AFC Totton have now been confirmed. The tie will take place on Saturday 1st November, kicking off 3pm. Tickets will initially go on sale to season ticket holders at midday on Monday...

CLUB STATEMENT: SEAN ETALUKU

CLUB STATEMENT: SEAN ETALUKU

Over the course of the last few months, Macclesfield FC have received a number of offers for midfielder Sean Etaluku. All of these were from higher division teams and politely declined. Just over three weeks ago, we received a significant bid from Enterprise National...

CONGLETON DATE CONFIRMED | CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP

CONGLETON DATE CONFIRMED | CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP

Our Cheshire Senior Cup Second Round clash against Congleton Town will take place on Tuesday 18th November at the Leasing.com, kicking off at 7:45pm. Ticket details will be confirmed in due course.

NEW DATE FOR HEREFORD CLASH CONFIRMED

NEW DATE FOR HEREFORD CLASH CONFIRMED

We can confirm that a new date for our Enterprise National League North clash away at Hereford FC has been confirmed.  The new date for our trip to Edgar Street will now be Tuesday, 11th November, with a 7:45 kick-off. Further details will be released in due...

EMIRATES FA CUP TICKET NEWS: STAMFORD AFC (H)

EMIRATES FA CUP TICKET NEWS: STAMFORD AFC (H)

The Silkmen will host Stamford AFC on Saturday 11th October at the Leasing.com Stadium in the Fourth Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup, kicking off at 3pm. Our home support has been nothing short of magnificent so far this season and in the early qualifying...

MATCH POSTPONED: HEREFORD (A)

MATCH POSTPONED: HEREFORD (A)

As a result of our progression to the Fourth Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup, our Enterprise National League North fixture away at Hereford FC, originally scheduled for Saturday 11th October at 3pm, has been postponed. A new date for our trip to Edgar Street...

SILKMEN GOAL OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2025

SILKMEN GOAL OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2025

It's now time to vote for your August goal of the month, sponsored by Kenny's Waste Management. Four standout strikes have been nominated for the competition, they are as follows: Danny Elliott vs Worksop Town Isaac Buckley-Ricketts vs Oxford City Luis Lacey vs...

KAY LOANED IN FROM LATICS

KAY LOANED IN FROM LATICS

Macclesfield FC are delighted to have captured the signature of Josh Kay on loan from Oldham Athletic! The 28 year-old midfielder moves to Macc from EFL League Two side Oldham, managed by Micky Mellon, following their promotion from the National League last season....

SILKMEN DRAWN AT HOME IN EMIRATES FA CUP

SILKMEN DRAWN AT HOME IN EMIRATES FA CUP

We can confirm that we will welcome Atherton Laburnum Rovers to the Leasing.com Stadium in the Second Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup. Ticketing details will be released in due course.

AWAY DAY BLUES: SPENNYMOOR TOWN

AWAY DAY BLUES: SPENNYMOOR TOWN

The Silkmen make the trip to Spennymoor Town on Bank Holiday Monday in our final away game in August.  Silkmen supporters will be able to buy on the day, and it would be amazing to see a great away following. For those travelling to the Brewery Field, here is all the...

ELLIOTT WHITEHOUSE DEPARTS ON LOAN

ELLIOTT WHITEHOUSE DEPARTS ON LOAN

Macclesfield FC can confirm that midfielder Elliott Whitehouse has joined Enterprise National League North side Peterborough Sports on loan until the end of January 2026. We would like to wish Elliott every success at Pims Park.

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...

LUIS LACEY JOINS THE SILKMEN

LUIS LACEY JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of full-back Luis Lacey. The 20 year old joins the Silkmen following his departure from fellow Enterprise National League North side Curzon Ashton. Lacey has been training with John Rooney's side for a number of...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

REGAN GRIFFITHS BOLSTERS SILKMEN MIDFIELD RANKS

REGAN GRIFFITHS BOLSTERS SILKMEN MIDFIELD RANKS

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Regan Griffiths. The 25-year-old joins us following a successful trial period and becomes our fourth summer addition. A product of the Crewe Alexandra Academy, Griffiths signed his first professional...

ETHAN McLEOD BECOMES OUR THIRD SUMMER ADDITION

ETHAN McLEOD BECOMES OUR THIRD SUMMER ADDITION

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of forward Ethan McLeod. The 21-year-old becomes the Silkmen’s third addition of the summer following the arrivals of Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and Josef Yarney. McLeod was one of a number of trialists involved in...

2025/26 ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH FIXTURES

2025/26 ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH FIXTURES

We are pleased to confirm our fixtures for the 2025/26 Enterprise National League North season.  The Silkmen will make their Step Two bow at home on Saturday, 9th August to fellow promoted side Worksop Town. Our first away game takes us to Oxford City on August 16th....

JOSEF YARNEY JOINS THE SILKMEN

JOSEF YARNEY JOINS THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of defender Josef Yarney following his summer departure from Boreham Wood. The 27-year-old becomes our second addition of the summer following the arrival of Isaac Buckley-Ricketts. Having started his Youth career...

THREE FIRST TEAM PLAYERS DEPART FOR FOREST GREEN ROVERS

THREE FIRST TEAM PLAYERS DEPART FOR FOREST GREEN ROVERS

Macclesfield Football Club can confirm that Laurent Mendy, Neil Kengni, and Tre Pemberton have all completed permanent transfers to Enterprise National League side Forest Green Rovers, for significant undisclosed fees.  All three players have made a combined total of...

JOHN ROONEY APPOINTED SILKMEN MANAGER

JOHN ROONEY APPOINTED SILKMEN MANAGER

Macclesfield FC are delighted to confirm John Rooney as our new First Team Manager. John will be supported by Nigel Keogh, Peter Band and Anthony Curran as we prepare for our debut season in the Enterprise National League North. Following our record-breaking season...

CLUB STATEMENT: ROBBIE SAVAGE

CLUB STATEMENT: ROBBIE SAVAGE

Macclesfield FC can confirm that Robbie Savage has accepted the role of First Team Manager at Enterprise National League side, Forest Green Rovers. Whereas we cannot hide the fact that this is disappointing, Robbie leaves with our very best wishes and eternal...

MEN’S FIRST TEAM FRIENDLIES 2025/26

MEN’S FIRST TEAM FRIENDLIES 2025/26

Our Pre-Season campaign gets underway on 12th July as The Silkmen host Sky Bet League One side Mansfield Town.  Here is our full list of fixtures ahead of the 2025/26 season: 12 JUL - 3pm Mansfield Town (H) 15 JUL - 7:30pm Newcastle Town (A) 17 JUL - 12pm Manchester...

FULL PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE AND TICKET PRICES CONFIRMED

FULL PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE AND TICKET PRICES CONFIRMED

We are pleased to announce that our full Pre-Season schedule has been confirmed ahead of the 2025/26 season.  Here is a list of our confirmed fixtures: 12 JUL - Mansfield Town (H) 3pm 15 JUL - Newcastle Town (A) 7:45pm 17 JUL - Manchester United XI (BCD) 12pm 19 JUL -...

TEN FIRST TEAM PLAYERS SIGN NEW CONTRACTS

TEN FIRST TEAM PLAYERS SIGN NEW CONTRACTS

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce that ten first team players have signed new contracts with the club.  Laurent Mendy, John Rooney, Paul Dawson, Lewis Fensome, Neil Kengni, Brandon Lee, Luke Duffy, Max Dearnley, Tre Pemberton, and Rollin Menayese have all...

Elliott Whitehouse joins Matlock on loan

Elliott Whitehouse joins Matlock on loan

We can confirm that midfielder Elliott Whitehouse has joined fellow Northern Premier League side Matlock Town on loan until the end of the season.  Best of luck Elliott and all the best for the rest of the season.

ALEX CURRAN DEPARTS TO CURZON ASHTON FOR AN UNDISCLOSED FEE

ALEX CURRAN DEPARTS TO CURZON ASHTON FOR AN UNDISCLOSED FEE

We can confirm that forward Alex Curran has joined National League North side Curzon Ashton for an undisclosed fee.  Having made over 100 appearances and scored just shy of 50 goals in Silkmen colours, Alex has played a major part in the rise of Macclesfield FC over...