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BAR TWENTY SEVEN OPEN FROM 6PM ON FRIDAY EVENING
Ahead of our Cheshire Senior Cup fixture against Crewe Alexandra at the Leasing.com Stadium, Bar Twenty Seven is closed on Friday afternoon between 1-5pm due to a private function and will re-open to supporters from 6pm. Thank you for your understanding.
LUCAS LOANED TO COLNE
Macclesfield FC can confirm that Lucas Bull, a key member of our U16 Youth Academy side, has joined Colne FC on a short-term deal, which will see him feature for the Reds in the next three of their North West Counties Football League fixtures. Good luck, Lucas!
Ticket News: Worksop Town (A)
Tickets for our Enterprise National League North fixture away to Worksop Town are now on sale. The Silkmen travel to the Windsor Foodservices Stadium to take on the Tigers in a repeat of the opening day of the season. Segregation will be in place for this fixture, so...
RANK KINGS ANNOUNCED AS AN OFFICIAL DIGITAL MARKETING PARTNER
Macclesfield FC is delighted to announce a new partnership with Rank Kings, who will join the club as an Official Digital Marketing Partner. The agreement sees Cheshire-based agency Rank Kings support the Silkmen during an important period both on and off the pitch,...
MATCH PREVIEW: WOKING (A) | ISUZU FA TROPHY
The Silkmen return to Isuzu FA Trophy action this evening as they face Woking at The Laithwaite Community Stadium! John Rooney's men will be looking to follow up on Saturday's incredible Emirates FA Cup feat against Premier League and Cup holders Crystal Palace....
AWAY DAY BLUES: WOKING | ISUZU FA TROPHY
The Silkmen head south for our Isuzu FA Trophy Fourth Round tie against Woking this evening, our first game since our surreal Emirates FA Cup Third Round success story! For those travelling to The Laithwaite Community Stadium, here is some of the key information you...
SILKMEN TO WELCOME PREMIER LEAGUE BRENTFORD IN ROUND FOUR
Macclesfield FC will welcome Premier League side Brentford to the Leasing.com Stadium in the Fourth Round of the Emirates FA Cup. John Rooney's side will take on Keith Andrews' high-flying Bees as both Club's look to reach the last 16. The tie will take place on the...
Elliot Osborne’s First Interview
FA TROPHY DRAW- FIFTH ROUND
The winners of tomorrow's tie between The Silkmen and Woking will travel to Walton & Hersham in the Fifth Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy. Should the Silkmen get through, the tie will take place on Saturday 31st January 2026.
EMIRATES FA CUP FOURTH ROUND DRAW – 6:30PM ON TNT SPORTS
Yes it really did happen. The Silkmen are in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round draw live on TNT Sports 1 this evening. After pulling off one of the greatest shocks in the history of the competition, the Silkmen are one of 32 teams remaining in the competition. John...
ELLIOT OSBORNE SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Elliot Osborne following his departure from Altrincham. The 29-year-old joins The Silkmen, having made just shy of 200 appearances for the Robins during four year spell. After beginning his career in...
ISUZU FA TROPHY FIFTH ROUND DRAW – TALKSPORT 3:15PM
It's not just the Emirates FA Cup draw that the Silkmen will be in today, we are also in the hat for the Fifth Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy. Both the Silkmen and Woking will be in the hat for tonight's draw ahead of our trip to Surrey tomorrow night in the Isuzu FA...
NEW DATE FOR DARLINGTON CONFIRMED
We can confirm that our away trip to Darlington will now take place on Tuesday 3rd March with a 7:45 kick off. Further details will be announced in due course.
MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD FC VS CRYSTAL PALACE | EMIRATES FA CUP
The Silkmen face Crystal Palace in the Third Round of the Emirates FA Cup at the Leasing.com Stadium tomorrow afternoon, in what is set to be a truly special and memorable day in Macclesfield FC's history. All the key information you need to know ahead of the occasion...
MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD FC WOMEN VS CHESTER FC WOMEN
Macclesfield FC Women's First Team are back in North West Women's Regional League on Sunday, as they face Chester FC Women's First Team in a re-arranged fixture at the Armitage Centre This will be the first time that the women return to action since the devastating...
COACH TRAVEL: WOKING | ISUZU FA TROPHY
Macclesfield FC make the 394-mile round trip to Woking for our Isuzu FA Trophy fourth round tie against Woking on Tuesday evening, and we will need our loyal away support right behind us once more at the Laithwaite Community Stadium. The Silkmen are looking for...
ELLIOTT EXTENDS TO 2028
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce that Danny Elliott has signed a new contract with the Club, extending his stay with the Silkmen until the end of the 2027/2028 season! The prolific striker, who has recently become the Club's all-time leading goalscorer,...
TIC HEALTH – EXCLUSIVE CLUB NEW YEAR PROMOTION
50% OFF ALL JANUARY MEMBERSHIPS FOR 6 MONTHS PLUS FREE MACCLESFIELD & TIC HEALTH WELCOME PACK Macclesfield are delighted to announce that TIC Health are running a 50% off all memberships promotion for our supporters, to launch their incredible sponsorship of the...
MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-1 RADCLIFFE FC
The Silkmen secured a 2-1 victory last night at the Leasing.com Stadium after a testing festive period, courtesy of goals from Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and Paul Dawson, making a positive start to 2026! John Rooney made three changes that fell to defeat at Chester a week...
SILKMEN FAN CAM: RADCLIFFE (H)
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Max Dearnley after Radcliffe
John Rooney after big three points at home to Radcliffe
SILKMEN SEAL SENSATIONAL SWOOP FOR DUO
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signings of Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Mikey Stone! Defender Borthwick-Jackson, 28, returns to English football following a short stint in Poland with Slask Wroclaw via a loan spell with Ross County, whilst attacking...
RADCLIFFE GAME ON
We are pleased to confirm that our Enterprise National League North season at home to Radcliffe will go ahead as planned this evening after passing a pitch inspection A massive thank you to everyone who has helped over the last two days, this would not be possible...
MATCH PREVIEW: RADCLIFFE (H)
The Silkmen take to the turf at the Leasing.com Stadium for the first time in 2026 as they face Radcliffe in the Enterprise National League North this evening. MATCH DETAILS Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 Kick-Off: 19:45 Kit Colours: SILKMEN: BLUE/BLUE/WHITE...
NEW DATE FOR ALFRETON CLASH CONFIRMED
Confirmation that our rearranged trip to Alfreton Town will now take place on Tuesday, 17th February with a 7:45 kick off. Ticket details for our rearranged trip to the Solana Stadium will be confirmed in due course
TIC HEALTH – SUPPORTING OUR PLAYERS & FANS
As part of the newly announced National League partnership, Macclesfield FC are delighted to be working with TIC Health, helping our players and supporters with rapid diagnostic scanning and healthcare services. TIC Health has been supporting the NHS for many years...
TICKET NEWS: WOKING (A)
Tickets for our Isuzu FA Trophy Fourth Round tie away at Woking are now on sale. Macclesfield FC make the trip to Surrey on Tuesday 13th January and kick off at 7:45pm. Albeit a mammoth journey, we are still hoping to see as many Silkmen supporters as possible at the...
JIMMY HOLMES RETURNS AS HEAD OF RECRUITMENT
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the return of Jimmy Holmes as the Club's Head of Recruitment. Holmes has plenty of experience within the world of recruitment at both the EFL and Non-League levels and adds great knowledge to the Silkmen's recruitment setup....
WOMENS GAME VS CHESTER POSTPONED
This afternoon's Women's First Team fixture against Chester has been postponed. A new date will be confirmed in due course. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
DARLINGTON GAME POSTPONED
Macclesfield FC can confirm that our Enterprise National League North fixture away at Darlington has been postponed. The game was due to take place at 3pm at Blackwell Meadows tomorrow afternoon, but the pitch has today been deemed unplayable due to the adverse...
BAR TWENTY SEVEN CLOSED TONIGHT
Bar Twenty Seven will be closed this evening and re-open as normal tomorrow at midday ahead of the Silkmen's Enterprise National League North fixture at Darlington, live on DAZN. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
MATCH PREVIEW: DARLINGTON FC VS MACCLESFIELD FC
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...
ACTION REPLAY: CHESTER (A)
DARLINGTON PITCH INSPECTION
A pitch inspection will take place at Blackwell Meadows at 3:30pm this afternoon ahead of our Enterprise National League North away fixture at Darlington tomorrow afternoon. An update with the result of said inspection will be provided at the earliest opportunity.
MATCH REPORT: CHESTER 2-0 MACCLESFIELD FC
The Silkmen slipped to a 2-0 defeat away at Chester on Tuesday evening, via goals either side of the break from Dylan Mottley-Henry and Tom Leak. John Rooney named a side with two changes from the one that fell to an equally disappointing home defeat to Buxton on...
John Rooney after Chester defeat
AWAY DAY BLUES: CHESTER
The Silkmen head west as we visit Chester in the Enterprise National League North this evening. For those travelling to The Deva Stadium, here is some of the key information you may need. The Deva Stadium, Bumper's Lane, Chester, CH1 4LT, Wales About the Club...
MATCH PREVIEW: CHESTER (A)
The Silkmen return to Enterprise National League North action this evening as they face Chester at The Deva Stadium John Rooney's men will be looking to get back to winning ways following an emotion-fuelled Boxing Day defeat to Buxton. MATCH DETAILS Date:...
COACH TRAVEL: DARLINGTON
Macclesfield FC make the 268-mile round trip to Darlington for our first Enterprise National League North fixture of 2026 on Saturday afternoon, and we will need our loyal away support right behind us once more at Blackwell Meadows. For those who would like to enjoy...
CRYSTAL PALACE TICKETS UPDATE
Macclesfield FC would like to place on record its sincere thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding during yesterday’s release of general sale tickets for our Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie against Crystal Palace at the Leasing.com Stadium. Demand for...
COACH TRAVEL: CHESTER
Macclesfield FC make the 100-mile round trip to Chester for our last Enterprise National League North fixture of 2025 on Tuesday evening, and we will need our loyal away support right behind us once more at the Deva Stadium. For those who would like to enjoy the night...
MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 0-2 BUXTON
The Silkmen made an emotional return to action at a packed out Leasing.com Stadium on Boxing Day, for the first time since the tragic passing of Ethan McLeod. Touching tributes were made prior to kick off, before both sides' focus turned to each other. John Rooney...
SILKMEN FAN CAM: BUXTON (H)
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John Rooney pays tribute to the late Ethan McLeod
MERRY CHRISTMAS
We would like to wish everyone associated with Macclesfield FC a very Merry Christmas!
SILKMEN TO RETIRE NUMBER 20 SHIRT IN MEMORY OF ETHAN McLEOD
Macclesfield FC can confirm that we have made the decision to retire the number 20 shirt in memory of Ethan McLeod. After consultation with Ethan's family, the Club can confirm the number 20 shirt will be formally retired to remember Ethan's legacy. Ethan wore his...
MATCH PREVIEW: BUXTON (H)
The Silkmen return to the pitch for the first time since the tragic passing of Ethan McLeod, as they face Buxton at home on Boxing Day. MATCH DETAILS Date: Friday 26th December 2025 Kick-Off: 15:00 Kit Colours: SILKMEN: BLUE/BLUE/WHITE BUXTON:...
PALACE PLEDGE SALES TO SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are honoured to have been pledged Crystal Palace’s share of away ticket sales for our upcoming Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie at the Leasing.com Stadium. The Eagles have unequivocally insisted that they will return the equal value of their ticket...
BUXTON GAME TO GO AHEAD
Macclesfield FC can confirm that our Enterprise National League North fixture at home to Buxton on Boxing Day will go ahead, in loving memory of Ethan McLeod. Supporters are invited to join us and pay their respects on Friday, when we will remember and celebrate the...
CRYSTAL PALACE GENERAL SALE DETAILS
We are pleased to be able to confirm general sale ticket details for our Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie against Crystal Palace. It is going to be an amazing occasion for everyone associated with the Club, and one that will live long in the memory as we welcome the...
TICKET NEWS: DARLINGTON (A)
Tickets for our Enterprise National League North away fixture at Darlington are now on sale. Macclesfield FC make the trip to the North East on Saturday 3rd January for their first game of 2026, kicking off at 3:00pm. We are hoping to see as many Silkmen supporters...
TIC Health becomes Official Partner of the Enterprise National League
The National League is pleased to welcome TIC Health, one of the UK’s leading MRI and CT imaging providers, and a proud supporter of the NHS, as our Official Diagnostic Imaging Partner. This new 5-year deal will see TIC Health branding prominently displayed across...
TICKET NEWS: CHESTER (A)
Tickets for our Enterprise National League North away fixture at Chester are available to Silkmen supporters for the last time this evening from Bar Twenty Seven. Macclesfield FC head to the Deva Stadium on Tuesday 30th December and the game kicks off at 7:45pm. We...
FREE CHRISTMAS DINNERS AVAILABLE FROM BAR TWENTY SEVEN ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce that we’ll be giving away 100 free Christmas dinners, in conjunction with Suburban Green, to support those who need a little extra festive cheer or are facing difficulties this Christmas. Dinners are collection only from Bar...
ALFRETON TOWN GAME POSTPONED
In light of the recent tragic events, this Saturday's Enterprise National League North fixture at Alfreton Town has been postponed. A new date will be set in due course. We would like to thank everyone at Alfreton Town and the National League for their support and...
ETHAN McLEOD: BOOK OF CONDOLENCE
Everyone at Macclesfield FC continues to be in a state of deep mourning following the sudden and tragic loss of Ethan McLeod. It is no exaggeration to say that the news has rocked our Club from top to bottom, as we all try to come to terms with something that words...
ETHAN McLEOD 2004-2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts and an overwhelming sense of surrealism that Macclesfield FC can confirm the passing of 21-year-old forward Ethan McLeod. Travelling back from Bedford Town last night, Ethan was involved in a car accident on the M1 which tragically...

