MATCH PREVIEW: DARLINGTON FC VS MACCLESFIELD FC

2 Jan 2026

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The Silkmen are Enterprise National League North action tomorrow afternoon for the first time in 2026 as they face Darlington at Blackwell Meadows

John Rooney’s men will be looking to get back to winning ways after defeat at Chester on Tuesday evening.

 

MATCH DETAILS

Date: Saturday 3rd January 2026

Kick-Off: 15:00

Kit Colours: 

DARLINGTON: WHITE/BLACK/WHITE

SILKMEN: BLUE/BLUE/BLUE

CLUB ADDRESS

Blackwell Meadows

Grange Road

Darlington

DL1 5NR

 

TEAM NEWS

The Silkmen are nearing a return to full strength, though are still awaiting a fitness update on a couple of players. Brandon Lee is a long-term absentee.

 

TICKET NEWS

Away ticket sales remain available via Darlington’s website HERE

 

MATCH ARRANGEMENTS

Supporters are to enter via turnstile five, designated for away fans.

On-site car match day car parking at Darlington FC is available on a first-come-first-served basis. Car parking is charged at £5 per car, cash or contactless or purchase online ahead of the game.

There are also a number of Blue Badges spaces available – these should be booked in advance via our online ticket portal.

We would like to remind supporters to please park respectfully in and around the vicinity of Blackwell Meadows and take care when arriving and leaving the ground.

Match day programmes will be on sale around the ground priced at £3

 

MATCH UPDATES

Full audio commentary will be provided on our Mixlr channel from approximately 14:45. You can find the link to listen HERE

We will also be providing live in-match updates via our social media channels throughout the game.

Supporters can find our social media channels below:

X – @thesilkmen

Instagram – @thesilkmen

Facebook – Macclesfield FC

 

SATURDAY’S OTHER ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH FIXTURES

Alfreton Town vs Hereford FC

Bedford Town vs AFC Fylde

Buxton vs South Shields

Chester FC vs Worksop

Chorley vs Leamington

Kidderminster Harriers vs Curzon Ashton

Merthyr Town vs Kings Lynn Town

Peterborough Sports vs Marine

Radcliffe vs Oxford City

Southport vs Scarborough Athletic

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