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MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD 2 CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS 1

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD 2 CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS 1

The Silkmen ran out 2 - 1 winners in their fifth pre-season fixture at home to Connah's Quay Nomads on Tuesday evening, thanks to two first-half strikes from D’Mani Mellor and Danny Whitehead.  Familiar faces returned to the Leasing.com Stadium for The Nomads,...

Match Report: FC Halifax Town

Match Report: FC Halifax Town

Macclesfield fell to back to back home defeats in their pre season campaign losing, 1-0 to Halifax Town. The Shaymen started brightly as Owen Bray crossed the ball into Will Harris whose flicked shot brushed off the near post. Shortly after this, Halifax were in...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC LADIES 2 V 2 STOCKPORT COUNTY U-23S

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC LADIES 2 V 2 STOCKPORT COUNTY U-23S

Our Ladies Team commenced their pre-season programme yesterday, and earned an encouraging 2 - 2 draw against Tier 7 side, Stockport County. The home side started brightly and carved out numerous chances in the opening exchanges with wingers Courtney Briggs and Nicole...

Match Report: Mansfield Town

Match Report: Mansfield Town

Macclesfield’s first pre-season game ended in defeat to League one opposition Mansfield Town. Don Dwyer and Rhys Oates with the goals for Mansfield as they got the win against The Silkmen. The game began with Macclesfield creating the first chance of the game as...

Report: Whitby Town

Report: Whitby Town

Macclesfield FC ended their title-winning season on a high with a comfortable 4-0 victory against Whitby Town. The first big opportunity came in the 19th minute as Lewis Fensome made his way into the box before a deflected shot just breezed past the post. Just seconds...

Report: Guiseley (A)

Report: Guiseley (A)

Macclesfield FC earned their ninth consecutive victory after a 3-0 win away to Guiseley. In just seven minutes, the Silkmen had a perfect start as Neil Kengni ran in behind the defence before dribbling the ball around the keeper to claim an early lead. 10 minutes...

Report: Blyth Spartans (A)

Report: Blyth Spartans (A)

Macclesfield FC cruised their way to an away victory after a dominant 5-0 win against Blyth Spartans. Just five minutes in, the Silkmen came close to taking the lead when Brandon Lee’s cross found the head of D’Mani Mellor, forcing a save from Lewis Baker. In the 17th...

Report: Bamber Bridge

Report: Bamber Bridge

Macclesfield FC earned a title-claiming win after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Bamber Bridge.  The game was end-to-end action from the beginning as Danny Elliott was denied three minutes into the match with his shot comfortably saved by Charlie Casper. In the...

Report: Morpeth Town

Report: Morpeth Town

Macclesfield FC moved another step closer to their destiny after picking up a 4-0 win away to Morpeth Town. The Highwaymen came close to breaking the deadlock as after a mistake from Paul Dawson, Sam Hodgson ran through on goal and squared the ball across to Jack...

Report: Matlock Town (H)

Report: Matlock Town (H)

Macclesfield FC make it four consecutive wins after a convincing 1-0 victory over Matlock Town. The Silkmen came close to an early lead as John Rooney’s cross found Danny Elliott lurking at the back post who could not keep his header on target. In the 7th minute,...

Report: Lancaster City (A)

Report: Lancaster City (A)

Macclesfield FC continue their successful run of form with a 3-1 victory over Lancaster City. The Silkmen came close to taking the lead inside six minutes when Paul Dawson skied his effort at the edge of the area. In the 14th minute, Laurent Mendy tested the Lancaster...

Report: Warrington Rylands (A)

Report: Warrington Rylands (A)

Macclesfield FC are now unbeaten in six after securing a 3-1 win against Warrington Rylands.  The game started off with the Blues almost taking the lead as Alex Kiwomya was through on goal but denied by Max Dearnley, before Jake Burton’s rebound skied over the bar. In...

Report: Mickleover (H)

Report: Mickleover (H)

Macclesfield FC earned revenge for their first league defeat of the season with a dominant 6-1 victory over Mickleover FC. The Silkmen started strong in the first 20 minutes as Danny Elliott came close to open the scoring with a header off target and a shot straight...

Report: Basford United

Report: Basford United

Macclesfield FC earned their third consecutive victory after a 1-0 win against Basford United.  Inside 10 minutes, Luke Duffy came close to taking the lead for the Silkmen when his shot, from the edge of the area, went narrowly wide of the post. In the 16th minute,...

Report: Gainsborough Trinity (A)

Report: Gainsborough Trinity (A)

Macclesfield FC get back-to-back wins after a dominant display to beat Gainsborough Trinity 4-0. The Silkmen did not take long to score the opener as Luke Duffy made the scoresheet inside three minutes after a terrific solo effort. Robbie Savage’s side nearly doubled...

Report: FC United of Manchester

Report: FC United of Manchester

Macclesfield FC got back to winning ways after a 2-0 victory against FC United of Manchester at the Leasing.com Stadium. The away side pressured the Silkmen early when Gerald Sithole’s testing shot was on target but was saved and held by Max Dearnley. Robbie Savage’s...

Report: Worksop Town (H)

Report: Worksop Town (H)

Macclesfield FC get their first home win of 2025 after coming from behind to win 3-1 against Worksop Town. The Silkmen started the game strong, creating plenty of attacking opportunities as Tre Pemberton’s shot was stopped in the 10th minute, before Luke Duffy’s...

Report: Leek Town (H)

Report: Leek Town (H)

Macclesfield FC’s unbeaten home record comes to an end after losing 2-1 to Leek Town. The first half did not showcase any particular chances until the 18th minute when James Edmondson’s shot from outside the box just raised over the bar. Leek thought they had broken...

Report: Stockton Town

Report: Stockton Town

Macclesfield FC cruise their way to victory after a 4-1 win against Stockton Town. The Silkmen’s top scorer, Danny Elliott, added another goal to his tally for the season after breaking the deadlock inside 11 minutes. 10 minutes later, Stockton Town’s captain, Adam...

Report: Altrincham (A)

Report: Altrincham (A)

Macclesfield FC are knocked out of the Isuzu FA Trophy after a 4-2 defeat on penalties against Altrincham. Three minutes into the game, Matty Kosylo almost put Altrincham ahead when his deflected shot went wide of the goal. In the 14th minute, John Rooney delivered a...

Report: Blyth Spartans

Report: Blyth Spartans

Macclesfield FC continue their reign of dominance in the Northern Premier League after a whopping 6-0 win over Blyth Spartans.  Less than a minute in, John Rooney took the lead for the Silkmen after some link-up play with James Edmondson from a short corner, allowing...

Report: Curzon Ashton (A)

Report: Curzon Ashton (A)

Macclesfield FC advance to the third round of the Isuzu FA Trophy after defeating Curzon Ashton on penalties.  The Nash broke the deadlock early when Marcus Poscha netted his first goal of the season. Alex Curran almost equalised five minutes afterwards when he...

Report: Morpeth Town (H)

Report: Morpeth Town (H)

Macclesfield FC continue to shine after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Morpeth Town. Plenty of chances were showcased at the beginning of the first half when Luke Duffy’s cross was blocked, but not cleared, finding Elliott who could not poke the ball past the keeper....

Report: Stalybridge Celtic (H)

Report: Stalybridge Celtic (H)

Macclesfield FC are knocked out of the Cheshire Senior Cup after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Stalybridge Celtic. The Youth team got the opportunity to showcase what they were made of as all 16 players managed to get some gametime. The away side took the lead in 16...

Report: Lancaster City (H)

Report: Lancaster City (H)

Macclesfield FC continue their rich run of form after a comfortable 5-1 victory against Lancaster City. The game did not start to plan as four minutes in, Dylan Thompson headed in a cross from the six-yard area for Lancaster. It would not take long for the Silkmen to...

Report: Ashton United (FA Trophy)

Report: Ashton United (FA Trophy)

Silkmen score seven to reach the second round of the Isuzu FA Trophy with a victory over Ashton United at the Leasing.com Stadium. The first chance of the game fell to Ashton player Nathan Lowe who sliced over the bar. Just three minutes later Dontai Gabidon received...

Report: Warrington Rylands (H)

Report: Warrington Rylands (H)

Macclesfield FC go seven points clear at the top of the table after a 1-0 victory over Warrington Rylands. Danny Elliott broke the deadlock in the 12th minute, securing his 11th goal of the season. After suffering an injury in the 37th minute, Elliott came off for...

Report: Tamworth FC (A)

Report: Tamworth FC (A)

Macclesfield FC were defeated in the Fourth Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup away against National League side Tamworth FC. Danny Elliott almost broke the deadlock 15 minutes into the game when he was unmarked on the six-yard box, but his effort went just wide...

Report: City of Liverpool (A)

Report: City of Liverpool (A)

A brace from Danny Elliott and a goal from Justin Johnson as Macclesfield beat City of Liverpool in the Isuzu FA Trophy. A goalless first half saw limited chances between the two sides with Courtney Duffus almost breaking the deadlock, but his header went over the...

Report: Witton Albion (H)

Report: Witton Albion (H)

Silkmen put six past Witton Albion to reach the Fourth Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup. John Rooney opened the scoring with a volley just outside the six-yard box just 16 minutes into the game beating the Witton Albion keeper at the near post after a good...

Report: Gainsborough Trinity (H)

Report: Gainsborough Trinity (H)

Two first half goals as Macclesfield beat Gainsborough Trinty at home and remain top of the Northern Premier League. Gainsborough Trinity almost broke the deadlock just two minutes into the game on the counter through Declan Howe, but Silkmen keeper Max Dearley...

Report: Basford United (A)

Report: Basford United (A)

Four second half goals for the Silkmen as they beat Basford United to remain top of the Northern Premier League. The first goal of the afternoon was just five minutes into the game when D’Mani Mellor chased after a pass back to the Basford goalkeeper and his clearance...

Report: South Shields (H)

Report: South Shields (H)

Captain Paul Dawson scores twice as Macclesfield reach the third qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup after beating National League North side South Shields 5-0 at The Leasing.com Stadium. Twelve minutes into the game, the hosts took an early lead when forward...

Report: Macclesfield FC 1-0 Prescot Cables

Report: Macclesfield FC 1-0 Prescot Cables

An early Danny Elliott overhead kick saw The Silkmen make it two from two with victory over Prescot Cables.  A dominant first-half display was rewarded as Neil Kengni was sent in down the left before crossing to Elliott whose overhead kick beat Mendes in the Prescot...

Report: Worksop 0-1 Macclesfield

Report: Worksop 0-1 Macclesfield

A late Luke Duffy goal helped Robbie Savage's Silkmen pick up a big three points on the opening day of the season over Worksop Town.  In a game with few chances, it took until the 89th minute for the deadlock to be broken as new addition Justin Johnson was freed down...

REPORT: THE NEW SAINTS (A)

REPORT: THE NEW SAINTS (A)

Alex Curran's first goal of pre-season handed The Silkmen a share of the spoils in an entertaining contest against The New Saints on Saturday. The game started with Macc dominating the early possession, yet it was the hosts who managed to carve out the first real...

REPORT: STALYBRIDGE CELTIC

REPORT: STALYBRIDGE CELTIC

Goals from Tre Pemberton and Danny Elliott handed The Silkmen their second pre-season victory last night, in what proved to be an entertaining clash against a spirited Stalybridge Celtic side. Macc started the brighter and could well have opened the scoring within the...

REPORT: BLACKBURN ROVERS XI

REPORT: BLACKBURN ROVERS XI

The Silkmen embarked on their pre-season programme with a spirited 2 - 0 victory against a Blackburn Rovers XI side on Saturday afternoon, with two second half strikes proving decisive. The opening exchanges saw Blackburn enjoy the bulk of possession and it was the...

MATCH REPORT: MARINE (H)

MATCH REPORT: MARINE (H)

Kane Drummond’s goal was not enough to come back in a hard-fought game to end Michael Clegg’s sides promotion hopes and cement Marine as playoff victors. Drummond’s audacious shot seemed to be taken care of by the keeper who dove to his right and got a hand to the...

MATCH REPORT: BASFORD UNITED (A)

MATCH REPORT: BASFORD UNITED (A)

A second half turnaround engineered by Luke Duffy and Tunde Owolabi saw Macclesfield take all three points from Nottingham against Basford United. The game began in an unusual style for The Silkmen, as they struggled to stamp their authority on their opponents....

MATCH REPORT: FC UNITED OF MANCHESTER

MATCH REPORT: FC UNITED OF MANCHESTER

Sam Heathcote’s strike from distance helped secure all three points for Michael Clegg’s side to increase Macclesfield’s chances of promotion. Heathcote put the game to bed in the 67th minute when the ball fell to him on the edge of the box after a cross was not...

MATCH REPORT: STAFFORD RANGERS

MATCH REPORT: STAFFORD RANGERS

Tom Clare back in the goals for the Silkmen as they beat Stafford Rangers away from home. It took just eight minutes for the visitors to take the lead with great team move that was finished of by Tre Pemberton with a right footed shot on the edge of the six-yard box...

MATCH REPORT: MARINE

MATCH REPORT: MARINE

Tunde Owolabi and John Rooney secured all three points for Macclesfield in Michael Clegg’s first game in charge. Owolabi opened the scoring in the seventh minute when he ran into the box and slotted the ball to the right side of the goal. Kane Drummond dribbled around...

MATCH REPORT: ILKESTON TOWN (H)

MATCH REPORT: ILKESTON TOWN (H)

John Rooney scored a hat trick to secure all three points for Alex Bruce's side. Rooney’s goal in the 88th minute cemented the victory when he turned quickly and hit the ball into the bottom left corner. The 33-year-old scored his first just before halftime after he...

MATCH REPORT: BAMBER BRIDGE (H)

MATCH REPORT: BAMBER BRIDGE (H)

John Rooney scored an unusual winner to secure all three points for Alex Bruce’s side. The Silkmen’s number ten flicked the ball with his back to the goal in the box which found its way past James Pradic despite his best efforts. The Brig attempted to clear the ball...

MATCH REPORT: CREWE ALEXANDRA

MATCH REPORT: CREWE ALEXANDRA

Silkmen defeated in Cheshire FA Senior Cup quarter-final against Crewe Alexandra   Three first half goals and two in the second half saw Macclesfield eliminated from this seasons Cheshire Senior Cup at the Leasing.com Stadium.   The League Two side who currently sit...

MATCH REPORT: MATLOCK TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MATLOCK TOWN

Two second half goals from Alex Curran and Tre Pemberton was enough for the Silkmen to defeat Matlock Town.  The first half saw very little chances between the two sides, but it was the hosts who came the closest to opening the scoring through Ioan Evans who had a...

MATCH REPORT: WARRINGTON RYLANDS

MATCH REPORT: WARRINGTON RYLANDS

Silkmen kicked off 2024 in style as a John Rooney hat trick sealed a five goal thriller against Warrington Rylands. Rooney opened the scoring in the 13th minute after Luke Duffy played a fantastic cross into the box. It took a few ricochets before looping into the...

MATCH REPORT: BRADFORD (PARK AVENUE)

MATCH REPORT: BRADFORD (PARK AVENUE)

Alex Bruce’s undefeated start came to an end after Jordan Preston secured all three points for the away side.  The winner came in the 57th minute when Luke Berry’s save deflected towards Preston who struck the ball into the goal. Kane Drummond opened the scoring in...

MATCH REPORT: CURZON ASHTON

MATCH REPORT: CURZON ASHTON

Second-half goals from Luke Duffy and Alex Curran ensured that The Silkmen progressed through to the last 32 of the Isuzu FA Trophy against Curzon Ashton. Fresh from his hat trick in midweek, Oumar Niasse was lively in the opening 20 minutes and could have put...

MATCH REPORT: TRANMERE ROVERS

MATCH REPORT: TRANMERE ROVERS

Oumar Niasse scored a hattrick on his debut to secure victory in a thrilling end to the game.  In the 22nd minute, Luke Mariette sent the ball into the box which Niasse managed to control and back heel into the goal. The former Everton forward scored his second inside...

MATCH REPORT: ATHERTON COLLIERIES

MATCH REPORT: ATHERTON COLLIERIES

Kane Drummond scored four goals in an incredible second half display to continue Alex Bruce’s unbeaten run since joining the club.  Drummond’s first came in the 51st minute with a calmly taken goal after patient build up play from Alex Curran and Brandon Lee who...

MATCH REPORT: ALFRETON TOWN

MATCH REPORT: ALFRETON TOWN

A brilliant brace from Luke Duffy helped Macclesfield to progress in a six-goal thriller against Alfreton Town in the Isuzu Fa Trophy. The Silkmen had already travelled to The Impact Arena earlier this season and lost out in the FA Cup. But Alex Bruce’s men were...

MATCH REPORT: BASFORD UNITED

MATCH REPORT: BASFORD UNITED

John Rooney’s stunning goal from the halfway line was not enough to secure all three points for Macclesfield after Remaye Campbell scored from the penalty spot.  The Silkmen’s number 10 collected the ball in his own half and immediately lifted it over goalkeeper...