MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD V TADCASTER ALBION

13 Sep 2022 | Match Preview

The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium this evening, in order to contest our first-ever Isuzu FA Trophy match as Macclesfield FC.

Danny Whitaker’s side will be looking to bounce back from suffering their first defeat of the season at Witton Albion last Tuesday evening and secure their safe passage into the Second Qualifying Round.

Tadcaster currently reside within eighteenth place in the Northern Premier League – East Division, having accumulated three points from their opening seven games.

The Brewers come into the game after a one-all home draw against Hebburn Town back on 3rd September.

TEAM NEWS

Jacob Hanson is pushing for a First Team return, having been ruled our since our opening day victory against Clitheroe.

There are no other known injury concerns ahead of the game.

TICKETS

Tickets remain ahead of this evening’s game to home supporters only and can be purchased either online via the link HERE or at our Club Reception from 18:00.

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

These 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.

Tickets from the previously scheduled date remain valid, but those relating to the Newcastle Town home game originally scheduled for this evening are not valid.

MATCH ARRANGEMENTS

Today 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 matchday programme will be on sale from around the ground today, priced at £1.00.

One lucky reader will be walking away with a fantastic prize – so do keep an eye out.

COMMENTARY

If you can’t make the game then fear not, as the dulcet tones of Matthew Todd and James Walker will be providing full-match commentary via our Mixlr channel from around 19:35.

You can access this via the link HERE.

MATCH UPDATES

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

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 everyone this evening, as we provide you with the best pre and post-match experience.

The bar will be open from 4pm.

FAN ZONE

Our amazing new Fan Zone will also be fully open from 18:00 this 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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