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The Silkmen kickstarted their Emirates FA Cup campaign with a hard-fought victory over Redcar Athletic in the Second Round Qualifying. Goals from Danny Elliott and Elliot Osborne saw John Rooney’s side avoid the potential banana skin and defeat their NPL opponents. It...
Ten-man Silkmen were forced to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw away at Spennymoor Town in the Enterprise National League North on Saturday afternoon. Â Fin Shrimpton's goal just beyond the half-hour saw the Silkmen lead before Danny Johnson's penalty late in the...
Ten-man Silkmen earned a point in a goalless draw against Scarborough Athletic at the Leasing.com Stadium on Tuesday night after Tom Wilson was sent off.  Captain Paul Dawson returned to John Rooney’s Silkmen side following his suspension for the visit of Scarborough...
The Silkmen slipped to their first defeat of the 2026/27 Enterprise National League North season in South Wales against Merthyr Town on Saturday afternoon. John Rooney made just one change to the side that secured victory at home to Hebburn Town on Bank Holiday...
The Silkmen secured back to back victories in the Enterprise National League North with a 2-1 victory against Darlington at Blackwell Meadows on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of a Danny Elliott brace. John Rooney made just one change to the side that took all three...
The Silkmen maintained their unbeaten start to the 2026/27 Enterprise National League North season with a 2-1 comeback victory over Brackley Town at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon. John Rooney made just two changes to the side that travelled to Spalding...
The Silkmen were held to a 0-0 draw on the road at Spalding on Tuesday evening, remaining unbeaten so far in the 2026/27 season. John Rooney made just one change to the side that snatched victory at the death against Radcliffe on Saturday afternoon at the Leasing.com...
The Silkmen marked their return to league action at the Leasing.com Stadium with three points in the first home game of the 2026/27 season against Radcliffe John Rooney named an unchanged side from our previous two fixtures, with Paul Dawson, Josh Kay and Tom Wilson...
The Silkmen began their 2026/27 Enterprise National League North season with victory on the road at Marine AFC on Saturday afternoon. John Rooney named an unchanged side from the one that completed our pre-season campaign in a similarly successful style seven days ago...
The Silkmen completed their 2026/27 pre-season campaign with a 2-0 victory at home to FC United of Manchester on Saturday afternoon, with the goals provided by Adan George and Sam Heathcote. John Rooney issued a fully named starting eleven with the squad nearing...
The Silkmen emerged as 5-2 victors from our third from final pre-season test against Altrincham at the J.Davidson Stadium, with five goals provided by five different scorers. For the first time in our 2026/27 pre-season campaign, John Rooney named a starting eleven...
The Silkmen continued their unbeaten run in pre-season on the road at Warrington Town on Tuesday evening, with first half Macc goals from Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and a trialist. John Rooney rotated his squad for the midweek fixture with only Christian Dibble...
The Silkmen continued their unbeaten pre-season campaign with a 2-1 victory over a Wolverhampton Wanderers XI at the Leasing.com Stadium, dedicated to remembering and celebrating the life of Ethan McLeod. Before kick-off, supporters from both sides joined in a...
The Silkmen were held to a one all draw by Leek Town at the F.Ball Community Stadium on Tuesday evening, with Macc's goal coming courtesy of Theo Chapman. John Rooney named a side for each half as per our previous two pre-season outings against Hyde United and Cheadle...
The Silkmen made it two wins from two in pre-season as John Rooney’s side followed up last week’s victory over Hyde United with a comfortable 4-0 win against Cheadle Town at the Leasing.com Stadium. Contracted players Christian Dibble, Luke Matheson, Lincoln McFayden,...
The Silkmen began their pre-season schedule with an entertaining 3-0 victory over Hyde United as John Rooney’s side took their first steps towards the 2026/27 Enterprise National League North campaign. With the focus firmly on building fitness, introducing a host of...
A jaded Silkmen side slipped to a 3-1 defeat in their Enterprise National League North play-off semi-final away at Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday afternoon John Rooney named an unchanged side from the one that defeated Chester in the dying seconds on Wednesday...
The Silkmen progressed to the Semi-Finals of the Enterprise National League North play-offs on Wednesday evening with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chester at the Leasing.com Stadium John Rooney made wholesale changes to the starting XI that began Saturday's final game...
The Silkmen fell to a 1-0 defeat in their final game of the 2025/26 Enterprise National League North season away at Radcliffe on Saturday afternoon John Rooney made ten changes to the side that claimed victory in Macc’s final home game of the season against Southport...
The Silkmen secured a 2-1 victory in their final home fixture of the 2025/26 Enterprise National League North season against Southport on Tuesday evening John Rooney named four changes from the side that fell to defeat at the same venue on Saturday afternoon with Sam...
The Silkmen fell to defeat in their penultimate home game of the 2025/26 Enterprise National League North Season against Spennymoor Town on Saturday afternoon. John Rooney made six changes to the side that were beaten by South Shields on Tuesday evening in the North...
The Silkmen fell to defeat at South Shields on Tuesday night in their penultimate away fixture of the 2025/26 Enterprise National League North season. John Rooney made two changes from the side the started on Saturday afternoon away at Merthyr Town, resulting in...
The Silkmen solidified a place in the Enterprise National League North play-offs on Saturday afternoon with a smash and grab 2-1 victory away at Merthyr Town John Rooney made four changes to the side that fell to defeat at the Leasing.com Stadium on Easter Monday...
The Silkmen's excellent run of form consisting of four consecutive victories came to a disappointing end on Easter Monday as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Chester at the Leasing.com Stadium John Rooney made one change from the side that emphatically succeeded away...
The Silkmen secured another valuable 4-2 victory on derby day away at Buxton on Good Friday, the goals came courtesy of Paul Dawson, Elliot Osborne and Luke Duffy John Rooney named an unchanged side following Tuesday's evening's win away at Hereford, with a place on...
The Silkmen secured their third successive victory in the Enterprise National League North away at Hereford on Tuesday night at Edgar Street thanks to a Paul Dawson double. John Rooney made just one change to the side that defeated Alfreton seven days prior at the...
The Silkmen battled their way through near monsoon conditions to a 2-0 victory away at Alfreton Town last night, the score settled by goals from Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and James Gale John Rooney made two changes to the side that beat Hereford by the same margin on...
The Silkmen secured a vital 3-1 victory over Hereford at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon to sustain their Enterprise National League North play-off hopes, courtesy of a Luke Duffy double and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts buffer. John Rooney made two changes to...
The Silkmen fell to defeat on the road for the first time since January last night against AFC Telford United at the Seah Stadium. John Rooney named an unchanged starting XI to the one that began Saturday's game away at Curzon Ashton with places on the bench for new...
The Silkmen secured another victory away from home on Saturday afternoon at Curzon Ashton in the Enterprise National League North, the goals courtesy of James Edmondson and Luke Duffy. One enforced change was made by John Rooney to the starting XI that dismantled...
The Silkmen secured a valuable 4-2 victory on the road against Marine last night, the goals courtesy of four separate scorers, Sam Heathcote, Josh Kay, Elliot Osborne and James Gale! John Rooney made just one alteration to the starting XI from Saturday's home defeat...
The Silkmen fell to defeat at home to Chorley on Saturday afternoon in the Enterprise National League North, with Isaac Buckley-Ricketts' opener overshadowed by later second half goals from Mark Ellis and Mike Calveley. Two enforced changes were made to the side that...
The Silkmen secured a huge victory in our promotion push against play-off rivals Darlington on Tuesday night at Blackwell Meadows. John Rooney made three changes to the side that picked up a valuable point away at Scarborough Athletic on Saturday afternoon with Luke...
The Silkmen picked up a point on the road against promotion rivals Scarborough Athletic on Saturday afternoon at the Mounting Systems Stadium, Macc's goals were courtesy of Paul Dawson and James Gale. John Rooney made four changes to the side that fell to defeat...
The Silkmen fell to defeat at home in the Enterprise National League North for the first time in 2026 on Tuesday evening at the hands of table toppers AFC Fylde. John Rooney made two changes to the side that turned over Kings Lynn Town at the same venue on Saturday...
The Silkmen strolled to a 4-0 victory over Kings Lynn Town at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon via a first half Luke Duffy header, an own goal and second half strikes from D’Mani Mellor and James Gale. John Rooney made four changes to the side that fell...
Macclesfield FC bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup at the Fourth Round stage on Monday night following a narrow 1-0 loss to Brentford, which saw the dreams of a Fifth Round tie away at West Ham United slip out of sight. There’s no shame for John Rooney’s battle hardy...
The Silkmen secured back-to-back league victories in emphatic fashion at the Leasing.com Stadium on Tuesday night, defeating Kidderminster Harriers by five goals to one courtesy of a James Edmondson brace and D'Mani Mellor hat-trick. John Rooney made just one change...
The Silkmen bounced back from defeat at Peterborough Sports on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Bedford Town at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon! Four changes were made to the side from Tuesday with Luke Matheson and Paul Dawson returning to the starting...
The Silkmen fell to defeat at Peterborough Sports on Tuesday night for the first time since the turn of the year in the Enterprise National League North. John Rooney made two changes to the side that put Worksop Town to the sword on Saturday afternoon as Lewis Fensome...
The Silkmen battled their way to a 4-2 victory away at Worksop Town on Saturday afternoon thanks to two goals a piece from Luke Duffy and D'Mani Mellor. John Rooney named a side more closely resembling the one that dispatched Oxford City at the Leasing.com Stadium...
The Silkmen's Isuzu FA Trophy run came to an end as they fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Woking at a sodden Laithwaite Community Stadium on Tuesday evening. John Rooney made eight changes to the side that beat Oxford City convincingly on Saturday afternoon...
The Silkmen followed up on an unbelievable victory in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round at home to Crystal Palace with an emphatic 3-0 victory against Oxford City, the goals courtesy of Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and D'Mani Mellor! John Rooney made just one change to the...
The Silkmen secured a 2-1 victory last night at the Leasing.com Stadium after a testing festive period, courtesy of goals from Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and Paul Dawson, making a positive start to 2026! John Rooney made three changes that fell to defeat at Chester a week...
The Silkmen slipped to a 2-0 defeat away at Chester on Tuesday evening, via goals either side of the break from Dylan Mottley-Henry and Tom Leak. John Rooney named a side with two changes from the one that fell to an equally disappointing home defeat to Buxton on...
The Silkmen made an emotional return to action at a packed out Leasing.com Stadium on Boxing Day, for the first time since the tragic passing of Ethan McLeod. Touching tributes were made prior to kick off, before both sides' focus turned to each other. John Rooney...
The Silkmen secured their place in the Fourth Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy following a 1-0 win against South Shields at the 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday afternoon. John Rooney rung the changes amidst a hectic festive schedule in all four competitions in which the...
The Silkmen earned themselves a valuable point on the road at the Walks Stadium, with a one all draw against Kings Lynn Town on Tuesday evening. John Rooney made one enforced change to the side that historically progressed to the Third Round for the first time since...
The Silkmen progressed to the Third Round of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time since reforming as Macclesfield FC, having beaten Slough Town by three goals to one at Arbour Park on Sunday afternoon! John Rooney named an unchanged side from the one that drew 1-1...
The Silkmen were held by Scarborough Athletic on Saturday at the Leasing.com Stadium. The afternoon ended in a one all draw with goals either side of the break from Sam Heathcote and Dom Tear. Just two changes were made to the side that fell to defeat at Fylde on...
The Silkmen were well beaten by an efficient AFC Fylde side at Mill Farm on Tuesday evening. Macc were back at what would be considered full strength following squad rotation in the previous two games in the Isuzu FA Trophy and Cheshire Senior Cup prior to Saturday's...
A youthful Silkmen side stormed to a 4-1 victory against Congleton Town in the Cheshire Senior Cup on Tuesday evening at the Leasing.com Stadium. Wholesale changes were made to the Silkmen side by Manager John Rooney. Senior starters included debutant Shea Callister,...
Macclesfield FC progressed to the Third Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon, narrowly defeating Northern Premier League side Prescot Cables by a single Ethan McLeod goal. Five changes were made to the side that drew 1-1 with...
The Silkmen were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Telford United despite a Club record breaking goal from Danny Elliott on a frustrating Saturday afternoon at the Leasing.com Stadium. After a bright start from the visitors, an opening goal came from Remi Walker, who calmly...
The Silkmen secured a 3-1 victory on their return to Enterprise National League North action on Tuesday evening against Peterborough Sports at the Leasing.com Stadium. Macc remained unchanged from Saturday’s success in the Emirates FA Cup First Round, having got the...
The Silkmen made it through to the Second Round of the Emirates FA Cup in dramatic fashion and arguably the tie of the round with a 6-3 victory over Enterprise National League South side AFC Totton! One change was made to the side that put Enterprise National League...
The Silkmen stopped league leaders South Shields as they issued the Mariners their first defeat of the Enterprise National League North season on Saturday afternoon at the Leasing.com Stadium Three changes were made to the side that dealt a further blow to struggling...
The Silkmen secured back-to-back victories with a 1-0 win over Leamington in the Enterprise National League North on Tuesday evening. Three changes were made from the side that put Curzon Ashton to the sword on Saturday with Luis Lacey, Luke Duffy and Isaac...
The Silkmen secured an overdue three points at home in the Enterprise National League North on Saturday afternoon thanks to a Danny Whitehead goal and Justin Johnson double against a determined Curzon Ashton side. Just one change was made from the side that...
SILKMEN SKIPPER SINKS STAMFORD Macclesfield FC reached the First Round Proper of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time on Saturday afternoon as they defeated Southern Premier League Central Division side Stamford AFC, thanks a solitary Paul Dawson goal. ...