MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD V TRAFFORD

The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium tomorrow afternoon for what could prove to be an historic contest against Trafford.

Should Neil Danns’ side reign victorious and Leek Town drop points at Clitheroe, then we will become Northern Premier League West Division champions at the first time of asking.

As such, there is set to be an electric atmosphere within the Stadium as we look to secure what could be a sensational home victory.

Trafford come into tomorrow’s contest residing in ninth position, having accumulating 46 points from their opening 33 games.

The will arrive at the Leasing.com Stadium on the back of a 2 – 0 home defeat against Hanley Town last Saturday in a game that saw midfielder Jack Sloan dismissed.

TEAM NEWS

Marcelo Pitaluga continues to be ruled out due to an ankle ligament injury, with James Berry pushing for a return to First Team action.

TICKETS

Tickets are available to home fans both both online via the link HERE and at our Club Reception from 18:30.

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

The game 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 to both home and away fans – with a segregation barrier in force.

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

IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION

All supporters are advised that Congleton Road will be shut at the junction with Moss Lane tomorrow.

Other routes to the Stadium are therefore set to be very busy, so please allow extra time for your journey.

PROGRAMMES

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

Card payments will also be welcome in Bar Twenty Seven and at the Star Lane End turnstiles.

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 tomorrow afternoon.

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 before the game 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 12:00.

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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