MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD V SKELMERSDALE UNITED

04 Nov 2022 | Match Preview

The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium tomorrow afternoon, as David McNabb’s side face Skelmersdale United.

Currently enjoying a four point lead at the top of the Northern Premier League West Division, Macc will be looking to move even further clear against Richard Brodie’s side.

Skelmersdale currently reside in twelfth place having accumulated eighteen points from their opening thirteen fixtures.

Skem come into the game on the back of a 1 – 0 home victory against Mossley last Saturday – with Matt Hamilton’s 79th minute strike proving to be decisive.

TEAM NEWS

Dan Cowan is the only injury concern ahead of tomorrow’s game as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

Brandon Lee is expected to make a full recovery after been withdrawn early on Tuesday evening.

TICKETS

Tickets remain ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s game to home supporters only and can be purchased either online via the link HERE or at our Club Reception from 12:30.

Supporters are asked to arrive early to avoid the risk of queues.

Tickets are priced at –

  • Adults: £12.00
  • Concessions: £9.00
  • Students: £7.00
  • Under-18s: £5.00
  • Under 12s: £2.00
  • Disabled / Carer: FREE

Please note that Disabled and Carer tickets can only be claimed from our Club Reception on production of relevant identification.

All Under-12s must be accompanied by an adult.

MATCH ARRANGEMENTS

Tomorrow represents a Category B fixture.

Away supporters will be allocated c.100 seats in the north end of the Moss Lane stand (closest to the Silkmen Terrace). A line of stewards will form a barrier separating home and away fans accordingly.

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

The Silkmen Terrace will be open exclusively for home fans and access to it will be via any other turnstile – or Club Reception.

The segregation gate separating the Silkmen Terrace and Moss Lane Stand will be in operation, with toilets and refreshment facilities (including the temporary Butch’s Bar) located behind the terrace. 

No tickets will be available to away supporters on the gate.

PROGRAMMES

A full 64-page programme will be on sale from around the ground, priced at £3.00.

Card payments are also welcome.

COMMENTARY

If you can’t make the game then fear not, as the dulcet tones of Matthew Todd will be providing full-match commentary via our Mixlr channel from around 14:45.

You can access this via the link HERE.

MATCH UPDATES

We will also be providing live match updates on our Facebook and Twitter channels.

For those who don’t have social media profiles, then you can access our Twitter feed via the homepage of our website.

Scroll down until you see “Social Wall” and you will be able to watch all the drama unfold.

BAR TWENTY SEVEN

Bar Twenty Seven will be open to members from noon and will open their doors to everyone after the game – allowing you to discuss the match’s main talking points within the best Sports Bar in town.

FAN ZONE

Our amazing new Fan Zone will also be fully open from 13:00 tomorrow afternoon.

The area provides an incredible vantage point to savour the pre-match atmosphere, watch the game and discuss all the main talking points after the final whistle.

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