MATCH PREVIEW: SOUTH SHIELDS (A) | ISUZU FA TROPHY

12 Dec 2025

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The Silkmen return to Isuzu FA Trophy action this weekend as they face South Shields at the 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday afternoon.

John Rooney’s men will look to build on last weekend’s momentous Emirates FA Cup Second Round victory against Slough Town and the midweek draw away at Kings Lynn Town in the Enterprise National League North.

 

MATCH DETAILS

Date: Saturday 13th December 2025

Kick-Off: 15:00

Kit Colours: 

SOUTH SHIELDS: CLARET/WHITE/WHITE

SILKMEN: BLUE/BLUE/BLUE

CLUB ADDRESS

1ST CLOUD ARENA

SHAFTESBURY AVENUE

JARROW

NE32 3UP

 

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

Supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets online to avoid queues when arriving at the ground.

Tickets are priced as follows –

Adult: Seated – £17 / Standing – £15

Concession: Seated – £11 / Standing – £9

Child 6-16: Seated – £6 / Standing – £4

Child Under 6: Seated – £2 / Standing – £0

All concession tickets will be asked to provide relevant identification upon entry to the ground. 

You can purchase your ticket https://southshieldsfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/events/994965/seating_arrangement

 

MATCH ARRANGEMENTS

Supporters are to enter via any of the turnstiles and make use of any unreserved seating.

Book your place on one of our supporters coaches here: https://macclesfieldfc.com/latest-news/coach-travel-south-shields/

Car parking is available on Shaftesbury Avenue, as well as the overflow car park at the nearby Barbour store.

We would like to remind supporters to please park respectfully in and around the vicinity of the 1st Cloud Arena 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 ISUZU FA TROPHY TIES FROM THE ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH

AFC Telford United vs Altrincham

Alvechurch vs Alfreton Town

Curzon Ashton vs Marine

Hereford vs Radcliffe

Leamington vs Rochdale

Scunthorpe United vs Peterborough Sports

Solihull Moors vs AFC Fylde

Southport vs Leek Town

Worksop vs Kidderminster Harriers

 

 

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