Preview: Chester FC (H)

02 Aug 2024 | Latest News, Match Preview

This Saturday, we welcome Chester FC in our final Pre Season game ahead of the start of the 2024/25 campaign. 

The Silkmen concluded their away friendlies with a comeback draw with Wythenshawe Town with goals from Kielen Adams and Luke Duffy.

Robbie Savage’s side will be hoping to finish Pre Season well with just a week to go until our season opener away at Worksop Town on August 10th.

MATCH DETAILS

Date: Saturday 3rd August 2024

Kick-Off: 15:00

Kit Colours:

SILKMEN: BLUE/BLUE/BLUE

CHESTER: YELLOW/YELLOW/YELLOW

CLUB ADDRESS

The Leasing.com Stadium,

London Road,

Macclesfield,

SK11 7SP

HOW TO FIND US

If you are unsure of how to find us at The Leasing.com Stadium, the link below will provide you with all the travel details you may need.

TEAM NEWS

Kielen Adams is expected to miss out with an injury picked up on Tuesday. Sam Heathcote is expected to be involved on Saturday following four months out through injury.

TICKET NEWS 

All tickets for our home Pre-Season friendlies will be pay on the gate only. Supporters will have the opportunity to pay either cash or card however supporters will only be able to purchase a print off ticket from our White Academy Reception.

Supporters who have Pre-Purchased their Season Ticket for the new season will be entitled to a discount on Pre Season games. Proof of purchase will be needed in order to receive a discounted rate.

We are encouraging all supporters to arrive at the ground in plenty of time to ensure a smooth entrance to the stadium.

Prices are as follows:

Season Ticket Holders – Adults – £5 / Concessions – £3 / Disabled – £2 (Carer Ticket FREE) / Students – £2 / U18 – £2 / U12 – FREE

Non Season Ticket Holders – Adults – £8 / Concessions – £6 / Disabled – £3 (Carer Ticket FREE) / Students – £3 / U18 – £3 / U12 – FREE

All Under 12’s must be accompanied by a paying Adult. 

REFRESHMENTS

Bar Twenty Seven will be open before and after the game however our Kitchen will be closed for ongoing maintenance.

The Westwood Group Fan Zone will also be open once turnstiles open with Wood Fire Smoke serving Pizzas from around 2pm.

Kiosks will also be open around the ground for Pies and snacks.

MATCH ARRANGEMENTS

Traveling fans will enter the Stadium via the turnstiles located in between the Silkmen Terrace and Moss Lane Stand.

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

There will also be no printed Matchday Programmes for Pre Season fixtures.

MATCH UPDATES 

The dulcet tones of Matthew Todd will be back once again with Full Commentary on our Mixlr channel from approximately 14:50. You can find the link to listen HERE

We will be providing Live Match Updates via our Social Media Channels as the game goes on.

Supporters can find our Social Media Channels below:

X – @thesilkmen

Instagram – @thesilkmen

Facebook – Macclesfield FC

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