Macclesfield FC can confirm that midfielder Elliott Whitehouse has joined Enterprise National League North side Peterborough Sports on loan until the end of January 2026. We would like to wish Elliott every success at Pims Park.
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MATCH REPORT: OXFORD CITY 2 v 1 MACCLESFIELD
Goals from either side of the interval from Josh Parker and Alfie Potter condemned The Silkmen to a first-ever Enterprise National League North defeat at the hands of Oxford City this afternoon. After enjoying phenomenal hospitality at the MGroup Stadium, the...
LUIS LACEY JOINS THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of full-back Luis Lacey. The 20 year old joins the Silkmen following his departure from fellow Enterprise National League North side Curzon Ashton. Lacey has been training with John Rooney's side for a number of...
FOUR GAMES SELECTED FOR NLTV ON DAZN
We can confirm that four of our fixtures in the remainder of 2025 have been selected for NLTV on DAZN coverage. The Silkmen's trip to Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday 6th September has been selected with kick off remaining 3pm. Our trip to Edgar Street on 11th...
JOE NICHOLSON BOLSTERS THE GOALKEEPING DEPARTMENT
Macclesfield FC is pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Joe Nicholson. The goalkeeper joins us following his departure from Rochdale and provides good competition to Max Dearnley in the Silkmen goal. The young shot-stopper began his career at Preston North...
John Rooney: “In the second half, we were a match for them, if not more.”
Macclesfield FC 2-3 Manchester City U21s - John Rooney: “In the second half, we were a match for them, if not more.” With a disappointing first half at the Leasing.Com Stadium, manager John Rooney felt his side were ‘outstanding’ in their second half response, which...
FRANCIS JEFFERS JOINS AS ASSISTANT MANAGER
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Francis Jeffers as our new Assistant Manager. Francis adds a wealth of knowledge to our backroom team and will be a huge asset to John Rooney and his staff. Having had an illustrious playing career spanning over 15...
SILKMEN TO HOST MANCHESTER CITY U21S IN FRIENDLY
In a change to our original opposition, Macclesfield FC are thrilled to announce that we will welcome Manchester City Under-21s to the Leasing.com Stadium this Saturday. Kick-off remains at 15:00 and we would love to see the Silkmen fans out in force for what...
DONTAI GABIDON DEPARTS ON LOAN
Macclesfield FC can confirm that winger Dontai Gabidon has joined Northern Premier League side Warrington Town on a three-month loan deal. We would like to wish Dontai all the best for his loan spell at Cantilever Park.
LUKE MATHESON JOINS THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to have captured the signature of young full-back Luke Matheson following his departure from Bolton Wanderers. Luke, who has had a remarkable start to his career, joins The Silkmen following a most recent two-year spell with EFL League...
CARLOS DOS SANTOS SIGNS FIRST TEAM CONTRACT
Macclesfield FC are pleased to announce that Carlos Dos Santos has signed ahead of the 2025/26 season. The midfielder possesses great pace and power, as well as great versatility, being able to play in a number of positions in midfield and in defence. Dos Santos is a...
BARWELL FC TO VISIT THE LEASING.COM STADIUM ON SATURDAY
We are pleased to confirm that we will welcome Barwell FC to the Leasing.com Stadium this Saturday (26th). The Leicestershire outfit currently play in the Southern Premier Central at Step Three of Non League. We would like to thank everyone at Barwell for agreeing to...
John Rooney: “We were easily the better team.”
As is a saying in football, the scoreline doesn’t always tell the full story of a fixture, and in manager John Rooney’s eyes, this was applicable after Macclesfield’s 1-0 defeat at home to National League side Halifax Town on Saturday, July 19, where the 34-year-old...
2025/26 SQUAD NUMBERS
We are pleased to confirm our 2025/26 squad numbers ahead of our debut season in the Enterprise National League North. Here is the full list of numbers: 1) Max DEARNLEY 3) Brandon LEE 4) Lewis FENSOME 5) Rollin MENAYESE 6) Paul DAWSON 7) Isaac BUCKLEY-RICKETTS 8)...
John Rooney sends a message about setting and maintaining ‘standards’ as Silks secure a 3-0 win over Newcastle Town
John Rooney sends a message about setting and maintaining ‘standards’ as Silks secure a 3-0 win over Newcastle Town. Even though the Silkmen went into the break one goal to the good against Newcastle Town thanks to a D’Mani Mellor finish from close range, manager John...
REGAN GRIFFITHS BOLSTERS SILKMEN MIDFIELD RANKS
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Regan Griffiths. The 25-year-old joins us following a successful trial period and becomes our fourth summer addition. A product of the Crewe Alexandra Academy, Griffiths signed his first professional...
ETHAN McLEOD BECOMES OUR THIRD SUMMER ADDITION
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of forward Ethan McLeod. The 21-year-old becomes the Silkmen’s third addition of the summer following the arrivals of Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and Josef Yarney. McLeod was one of a number of trialists involved in...
2025/26 ENTERPRISE NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH FIXTURES
We are pleased to confirm our fixtures for the 2025/26 Enterprise National League North season. The Silkmen will make their Step Two bow at home on Saturday, 9th August to fellow promoted side Worksop Town. Our first away game takes us to Oxford City on August 16th....
JOSEF YARNEY JOINS THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of defender Josef Yarney following his summer departure from Boreham Wood. The 27-year-old becomes our second addition of the summer following the arrival of Isaac Buckley-Ricketts. Having started his Youth career...
THREE FIRST TEAM PLAYERS DEPART FOR FOREST GREEN ROVERS
Macclesfield Football Club can confirm that Laurent Mendy, Neil Kengni, and Tre Pemberton have all completed permanent transfers to Enterprise National League side Forest Green Rovers, for significant undisclosed fees. All three players have made a combined total of...
JOHN ROONEY APPOINTED SILKMEN MANAGER
Macclesfield FC are delighted to confirm John Rooney as our new First Team Manager. John will be supported by Nigel Keogh, Peter Band and Anthony Curran as we prepare for our debut season in the Enterprise National League North. Following our record-breaking season...
CLUB STATEMENT: ROBBIE SAVAGE
Macclesfield FC can confirm that Robbie Savage has accepted the role of First Team Manager at Enterprise National League side, Forest Green Rovers. Whereas we cannot hide the fact that this is disappointing, Robbie leaves with our very best wishes and eternal...
MEN’S FIRST TEAM FRIENDLIES 2025/26
Our Pre-Season campaign gets underway on 12th July as The Silkmen host Sky Bet League One side Mansfield Town. Here is our full list of fixtures ahead of the 2025/26 season: 12 JUL - 3pm Mansfield Town (H) 15 JUL - 7:30pm Newcastle Town (A) 17 JUL - 12pm Manchester...
FULL PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE AND TICKET PRICES CONFIRMED
We are pleased to announce that our full Pre-Season schedule has been confirmed ahead of the 2025/26 season. Here is a list of our confirmed fixtures: 12 JUL - Mansfield Town (H) 3pm 15 JUL - Newcastle Town (A) 7:45pm 17 JUL - Manchester United XI (BCD) 12pm 19 JUL -...
TEN FIRST TEAM PLAYERS SIGN NEW CONTRACTS
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce that ten first team players have signed new contracts with the club. Laurent Mendy, John Rooney, Paul Dawson, Lewis Fensome, Neil Kengni, Brandon Lee, Luke Duffy, Max Dearnley, Tre Pemberton, and Rollin Menayese have all...
Elliott Whitehouse joins Matlock on loan
We can confirm that midfielder Elliott Whitehouse has joined fellow Northern Premier League side Matlock Town on loan until the end of the season. Best of luck Elliott and all the best for the rest of the season.
ALEX CURRAN DEPARTS TO CURZON ASHTON FOR AN UNDISCLOSED FEE
We can confirm that forward Alex Curran has joined National League North side Curzon Ashton for an undisclosed fee. Having made over 100 appearances and scored just shy of 50 goals in Silkmen colours, Alex has played a major part in the rise of Macclesfield FC over...
DIEGO DE GIROLAMO JOINS ON LOAN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of forward Diego De Girolamo on loan from Buxton FC. Diego joins us until the end of the season from the National League North side and has great experience in the Northern Premier League. The forward has been at...
DONTAI GABIDON JOINS RYLANDS ON LOAN
We can confirm that winger Dontai Gabidon has joined fellow Northern Premier League side Warrington Rylands on a one-month loan. Dontai will be ineligible to face us when we travel to Rylands next Saturday. Go smash the loan Dontai and best of luck with the move....
NIGEL KEOGH JOINS ROBBIE SAVAGE’S BACKROOM STAFF
We are pleased to confirm the appointment of Nigel Keogh to Robbie Savage's backroom staff. Keogh has a fine coaching CV across the Non-League scene and will add great knowledge to our coaching staff. Keogh's past clubs include Warrington Town, Ashton United,...
ROLLIN MENAYESE JOINS THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of defender Rollin Menayese following his departure from Aldershot Town. The 27-year-old centre-back adds plenty of Football League and National League experience to Robbie Savage's squad ahead of the season run...
JAMES EDMONDSON’S LOAN EXTENDED
We are delighted to confirm that James Edmondson's loan from Blackburn Rovers has been extended for a further month. The midfielder has scored twice since he joined us at the end of October and has been a regular starter for the Silkmen so far. The loan runs until...
OLD RIVALRIES REUNITED IN THE FA TROPHY
We can confirm that we will travel to National League Altrincham in the Isuzu FA Trophy Third Round. The tie will take place on Saturday 7th December resulting in our away trip to Ashton United being rearranged.
BAMBER BRIDGE CLASH REARRANGED
We can confirm that our Northern Premier League away clash against Bamber Bridge has been rearranged for Tuesday 17th December with a 7:45 Kick Off. We will confirm ticket details in the coming weeks.
SEAN ETALUKU JOINS FROM BARROW
Macclesfield FC are delighted to confirm the signing of forward Sean Etaluku from Sky Bet League Two side Barrow AFC for an undisclosed fee. The 20 year old joins us on a permanent basis from The Bluebirds subject to NPL, EFL and FA approval. Etaluku will be familiar...
JAMES EDMONDSON JOINS THE SILKMEN ON LOAN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the loan signing of highly rated midfielder James Edmondson from Blackburn Rovers subject to approval. The 18-year-old joins us for a month from Ewood Park, which provides him with a great experience of senior football....
COURTNEY DUFFUS DEPARTS THE LEASING.COM STADIUM
Macclesfield FC can confirm the departure of forward Courtney Duffus who joins Bootle on a permanent basis. Best of luck for the future Courtney and thank you for your efforts.
SCOTT HOLDING DEPARTS THE LEASING.COM STADIUM
We can confirm that defender Scott Holding has joined Warrington Rylands on a permanent basis. We would like to thank Scott for his efforts whilst in blue and wish him well for the future.
ISUZU FA TROPHY FIRST ROUND DRAW CONFIRMED
We can confirm that we will welcome Ashton United to the Leasing.com Stadium in the Isuzu FA Trophy First Round. The tie will take place on Saturday 26th October meaning our game with Matlock Town will be rearranged.
DONTAI JOINS THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of forward Dontai Gabidon from FC United of Manchester for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old joins us from FC United and becomes the latest addition to Robbie Savage's side subject to FA and league approval. A...
DOUBLE FIRST TEAM DEPARTURE CONFIRMED
We can confirm that Tom Scott and Kielen Adams have both departed the Football Club. Everyone at the Club wishes both Tom and Kielen well in their next venture.
SCOTT HOLDING JOINS WYTHENSHAWE TOWN ON LOAN
We can confirm that defender Scott Holding has joined Wythenshawe Town on a one month loan. We would like to wish Scott the best of luck at Ericstan Park.
COURTNEY DUFFUS JOINS THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of forward Courtney Duffus. The 28 year old joins us following his departure from League Two side Barrow over the summer and becomes our 11th addition of the summer. A player with plenty of Football League and...
BASIT YUSUFF SIGNS FOR MFC FIRST TEAM
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce that midfielder Basit Yusuff has agreed terms to join our First Team setup. Basit has seen a large involvement in the world of football in Macclesfield having come through our BTEC Programme before joining our International...
JOE BOGGAN JOINS ON LOAN
Macclesfield FC are pleased to announce the signing of forward Joe Boggan from Blackburn Rovers on a month's loan. Having signed his first professional contract with Rovers over the summer, Boggan joins The Silkmen on a 'Youth Loan' to further his experience in a...
SCOTT HOLDING BECOMES OUR NINTH SUMMER ADDITION
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of defender Scott Holding following his departure from Watford. Following a successful trial with the Club over the summer, Holding becomes our ninth summer addition and adds to our defensive options. The...
2024/25 NORTHERN PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES RELEASED
Our fixtures for the 2024/25 Northern Premier League season have officially been released. We will start our campaign with a trip to the Windsor Foodservices Stadium on August 10th to take on Worksop Town. Our first home game of the season will be under the lights...
KIELEN ADAMS RETURNS TO THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the return of forward Kielen Adams to the Football Club. The 23 year old becomes our eighth summer addition and adds great quality to our attacking options. Adams was a part of our North West Counties winning squad back in...
MAX DEARNLEY AND TOM SCOTT JOIN THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are delighted to welcome the addition of Goalkeepers Max Dearnley and Tom Scott to the Football Club. Both keepers have great experience in the National League and the National League North. They will be somewhat familiar to Silkmen fans after both...
TUNDE OWOLABI TO DEPART THE LEASING.COM STADIUM
Macclesfield Football Club can confirm that forward Tunde Owolabi will be leaving the Club to explore new options. After failing to gain promotion last season, Tunde wanted the opportunity to play football at a higher level than what we can offer. We would like to...
PETER BAND DEPARTS THE CLUB
Macclesfield Football Club can confirm that First Team Coach Peter Band is to depart the club for a new chapter in management. Bandy has been a focal figure at the Club over the last three seasons and a favourite amongst many involved with the club both on and off...
DANNY WHITEHEAD IS BACK!
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Danny Whitehead following his departure from AFC Fylde. The midfielder becomes the third addition to the squad ahead of the 2024/25 season. A name that will forever be etched in the memories of many...
SILKMEN TO TRAVEL TO HAMPTON AND RICHMOND IN FA TROPHY
We can confirm that we will travel to National League South side Hampton and Richmond Borough in the Isuzu FA Trophy Fifth Round. Tie will be played on Saturday 10th February. Ticket details will be confirmed in due course.
DANNY ROWE LEAVES THE CLUB
Macclesfield FC can confirm that striker Danny Rowe will be leaving the football club. After featuring on Tuesday night against Sandbach United for a full 90 minutes, due to an underlying health condition, Danny felt it was the right decision to depart the football...
NEIL BAKER JOINS SILKMEN COACHING STAFF
Macclesfield FC is delighted to be able to welcome the addition of Neil Baker to Mark Duffy's coaching staff. The former Leek Town manager provides a wealth of experience at this level having guided our neighbours to a number of playoff appearances across the...
ALEX HURST JOINS THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms with former York City winger Alex Hurst until the end of the season. The 23 year old joins following his departure from The Minstermen having made 33 appearances last season in The National League. Hurst first came...
SAM GRIMSHAW JOINS WIDNES ON LOAN
Macclesfield FC can confirm that defender Sam Grimshaw has joined Northern Premier League West side Widnes on a short term loan deal. Everyone at the club would like to wish Sam all the best during his loan with The Whites.
JAMES HARDY DEPARTS ON LOAN
Macclesfield FC can confirm that midfielder James Hardy has joined fellow Northern Premier League side Ashton United on a short term loan deal. Everyone at the club would like to wish James all the best during his loan with The Robins. Subject to FA and League...
FREDDIE SASS JOINS THE SILKMEN
Macclesfield FC are pleased to have agreed terms with defender Freddie Sass from National League North side Southport FC on a one-month loan deal. Predominantly a left back, Sass can play in a number of positions across the backline and provides great versatility to...
MACCLESFIELD FC AGREES TERMS WITH MIDFIELDER JOHN ROONEY
Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce that attacking midfielder John Rooney has agreed terms to a return to The Silkmen from National League side Oldham Athletic. Brother of Wayne, John boasts a wealth of experience making just under 500 career appearances with...