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DIOMANDE SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN

DIOMANDE SIGNS FOR THE SILKMEN

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the addition of defender Muhamed Diomande on a short-term deal. The 20 year old joins the Silkmen following a spell with Worcester City in the Southern Premier League Central, where he also helped the Club reach the FA Cup...

FA TROPHY TICKET NEWS: BRIDLINGTON TOWN (A)

FA TROPHY TICKET NEWS: BRIDLINGTON TOWN (A)

Tickets for our FA Trophy fixture away to Bridlington Town are now on sale.  The Silkmen's first encounter in this season's FA Trophy comes in the Second Round with a trip to the Yorkshire coast. John Rooney's side travel to the HDM Energies Stadium for the second...

NEW DATE FOR WORKSOP HOME FIXTURE

NEW DATE FOR WORKSOP HOME FIXTURE

Our Enterprise National League North fixture at home to Worksop Town has been rearranged. The clash against the Tigers will now take place on Tuesday 15th December with a 7:45 pm kick-off. Originally scheduled for the 7th November, the clash has been rearranged due to...

VOTE FOR YOUR OCTOBER GOAL OF THE MONTH

VOTE FOR YOUR OCTOBER GOAL OF THE MONTH

It's that time once again when you, the Silkmen fans, can vote for your Goal of the Month for the month of October.  It was tough to whittle the options down to just four, given the quality of strikes we scored last month. However, we have chosen four stunning goals...

SILKMEN AND BEDFORD PAY TRIBUTE TO ETHAN MCLEOD

SILKMEN AND BEDFORD PAY TRIBUTE TO ETHAN MCLEOD

It was an emotionally charged afternoon at the Eyrie Stadium as Macclesfield FC and Bedford Town came together to remember Ethan McLeod.  Ethan tragically lost his life on his way home from this fixture last season in a car accident, an incident that touched the...

SOUTHPORT FIXTURE REARRANGED

SOUTHPORT FIXTURE REARRANGED

We can confirm that our Enterprise National League North fixture away to Southport has been rearranged.  Following Tuesday night's postponement, the new date for our trip to Haig Avenue will be Tuesday 1st December with a 7:45 pm kick-off. Tickets purchased for the...

BACK THE SILKMEN AT BEDFORD THIS WEEKEND

BACK THE SILKMEN AT BEDFORD THIS WEEKEND

Silkmen fans, we need your support this weekend as we make the journey down to Bedford for our latest Enterprise National League North fixture.  Let's get back to winning ways as quickly as possible, and we need you all behind us to be able to achieve that. Tickets...

TICKET NEWS: CHESTER (A)

TICKET NEWS: CHESTER (A)

Tickets for our Enterprise National League North away trip to Chester are now on sale to Silkmen supporters.  We have been given an allocation of 900 tickets for the fixture at the Deva Stadium on Saturday 21st November. Segregation will be in place for this fixture,...

MATCH PREVIEW

MATCH PREVIEW

Anstey Nomads vs Macclesfield FC Macclesfield FC travel to Anstey Nomads this evening for their Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying replay, with a place in the First Round Proper at stake. The Silkmen head to the Marks Electrical Arena following Saturday’s meeting...

Emirates FA Cup First Round Proper Draw Confirmed

Emirates FA Cup First Round Proper Draw Confirmed

Macclesfield FC or Anstey Nomads will travel to League One side Mansfield Town in the First Round Proper of the 2026/27 Emirates FA Cup following Monday evening’s draw. The draw took place on Monday 19th October, with clubs from EFL League One and League Two entering...

FLASHBACK: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-O STAMFORD FC

FLASHBACK: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-O STAMFORD FC

In our final throwback to a previous game at this stage of the competition, we are looking back to last season's game against Stamford at the Leasing.com Stadium.  Paul Dawson scored the only goal of the game as the Silkmen reached the First Round Proper for the very...

FLASHBACK: TAMWORTH FC 4-2 MACCLESFIELD FC

FLASHBACK: TAMWORTH FC 4-2 MACCLESFIELD FC

As the next round of the Emirates FA Cup draws ever closer, we are taking a look back at our previous increments as Macclesfield FC at this stage of the competition. We haven't had bags of success at this stage of the competition, but played well at times, and this...

Match Report: Macclesfield FC 4-3 South Shields

Match Report: Macclesfield FC 4-3 South Shields

The Silkmen delivered another thrilling comeback from two goals down to overcome South Shields 4-3 at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday as John Rooney's men went top of the Enterprise National League North courtesy of Danny Elliott's second-half winner. Macc trailed...

MATCH PREVIEW: SOUTH SHIELDS (H)

MATCH PREVIEW: SOUTH SHIELDS (H)

The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon for an Enterprise National League North fixture against South Shields It's second vs fourth in the early stages of the Enterprise National League North season, and it is set to be an entertaining...

FLASHBACK – MACCLESFIELD FC 6-1 WITTON ALBION

FLASHBACK – MACCLESFIELD FC 6-1 WITTON ALBION

We are back at home in the Emirates FA Cup this Saturday, as Scarborough Athletic are the visitors. We are looking back at our previous Third Round Qualifying fixtures as Macclesfield FC.  This time we are flashing back to the 2024/25 season as the Silkmen put six...

ROONEY: “WE FOUND A WAY TO GET OVER THE LINE.”

ROONEY: “WE FOUND A WAY TO GET OVER THE LINE.”

Manager John Rooney praised his side’s togetherness after the Silkmen’s 1-0 victory over Harborough Town on Saturday, but insisted their performances must improve. Danny Elliott's free-kick in the first-half secured the three points at the Leasing.com Stadium, which...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-0 HARBOROUGH TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1-0 HARBOROUGH TOWN

Danny Elliott's free-kick earned the Silkmen a 1-0 victory over Harborough Town at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon as John Rooney's men moved up to second in the Enterprise National League North. Elliott delivered the key moment with a strike from...

IKPAKWU ADDED TO THE RANKS

IKPAKWU ADDED TO THE RANKS

Macclesfield FC are delighted to welcome the services of defender Ed Ikpakwu.  The 25-year-old joins after a spell training with the club. He is able to operate as a centre-back and also in midfield, adding great depth to our defensive and midfield options. Ikpakwu...

MATCH PREVIEW: HARBOROUGH TOWN (H)

MATCH PREVIEW: HARBOROUGH TOWN (H)

The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon for an Enterprise National League North fixture against Harborough Town, kick-off 3pm. John Rooney's men will be aiming to build on last weekend's Emirates FA Cup Second-Round Qualifying win away at...

CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP TICKET NEWS: STALYBRIDGE CELTIC (A)

CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP TICKET NEWS: STALYBRIDGE CELTIC (A)

We are able to provide ticket details for our Cheshire Senior Cup clash away at Stalybridge Celtic at the start of October.  Tickets will be available for purchase either online or at the turnstiles on the day of the game. There is no segregation in place for this CSC...

EMERGING TALENT UPDATE

EMERGING TALENT UPDATE

It has been an encouraging start for our players on our Emerging Talent Programme here at Macclesfield Football Club. The Emerging Talent Programme was established in memory of the late Ethan McLeod to celebrate the journey he went on as a player. In the early stages...

FLASHBACK: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-0 ATHERTON LR

FLASHBACK: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-0 ATHERTON LR

The Silkmen’s return to the Emirates FA Cup is just a day away, and we are continuing to flashback to our previous Second Round Qualifying fixtures as Macclesfield FC. This time we are flashing back to last season's clash in the Second Round Qualifying, as the Silkmen...

FLASHBACK: MACCLESFIELD FC 5-0 SOUTH SHIELDS

FLASHBACK: MACCLESFIELD FC 5-0 SOUTH SHIELDS

The Silkmen's return to the Emirates FA Cup is getting even closer, and we are continuing to flashback to our previous Second Round Qualifying fixtures as Macclesfield FC. This time we are flashing back to the 2024/25 season as the Silkmen put in a five-star display...

DATE CONFIRMED FOR STALYBRIDGE CELTIC CLASH

DATE CONFIRMED FOR STALYBRIDGE CELTIC CLASH

We are able to confirm a date for our Cheshire Senior Cup clash away at Stalybridge Celtic.  Our fixture at Bower Fold will take place on Tuesday 6th October with a 7:45 pm kick-off. We will confirm ticketing details as soon as we are able to.

FLASHBACK: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-0 BUXTON FC

FLASHBACK: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-0 BUXTON FC

As we get another day closer to the start of our Emirates FA Cup campaign, we are looking back at another of our previous Second Round Qualifying ties as Macclesfield FC. Our next fixture comes from the 2023/24 season, as the Silkmen defeated higher opposition in...

FLASHBACK – COALVILLE TOWN 1-0 MACCLESFIELD FC

FLASHBACK – COALVILLE TOWN 1-0 MACCLESFIELD FC

In the build-up to our Emirates FA Cup Second Round Qualifying Round against Redcar Athletic, we are flashing back to our previous clashes at this stage as Macclesfield FC. The first fixture we are flashing back to is from the 2022/23 season, as Danny Whitaker's...

ROONEY’S SPENNYMOOR REACTION IN QUOTES

ROONEY’S SPENNYMOOR REACTION IN QUOTES

Manager John Rooney was "disappointed" after his 10-man Silkmen side were held to a 1-1 draw away at Spennymoor Town on Saturday afternoon. Fin Shrimpton's goal on 32 minutes sent the Silkmen in front at half-time before Danny Johnson's late penalty following Cameron...

TICKET NEWS: REDCAR ATHLETIC (A)

TICKET NEWS: REDCAR ATHLETIC (A)

We are able to provide ticket news for our Emirates FA Cup Second Round Qualifying tie away at Redcar Athletic.  Tickets for our clash at Green Lane will be available to purchase at the turnstiles on the day. There are no advance ticket sales for this game. There is...

MATCH REPORT: SPENNYMOOR TOWN 1-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: SPENNYMOOR TOWN 1-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

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.   Fin Shrimpton's goal just beyond the half-hour saw the Silkmen lead before Danny Johnson's penalty late in the...

DATE SET FOR REDCAR FA CUP CLASH

DATE SET FOR REDCAR FA CUP CLASH

We can confirm that our Emirates FA Cup Second Round Qualifying fixture away at Redcar Athletic will take place on Saturday 19th September with a 3pm kick off.  Ticket details for our trip to the Northern Premier League side will be confirmed in due course.

ROONEY WINS AUGUST MANAGER OF THE MONTH

ROONEY WINS AUGUST MANAGER OF THE MONTH

We are delighted to confirm that Manager John Rooney has won the Enterprise National League North Manager of the Month for August.  Five wins and a draw in the month saw the Silkmen sit at the top of the division at the end of August. It was an almost perfect opening...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 0-0 SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 0-0 SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC

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...

MATCH REPORT: MERTHYR TOWN 2-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: MERTHYR TOWN 2-1 MACCLESFIELD FC

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...

MATCH PREVIEW: MERTHYR TOWN VS MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH PREVIEW: MERTHYR TOWN VS MACCLESFIELD FC

The Silkmen make their longest journey of the 2026/27 Enterprise National League North season to Merthyr Town this weekend. Currently sat at on the perch of the league table following back-to-back victories against Darlington and Hebburn over the Bank Holiday weekend,...

AWAY DAY BLUES: MERTHYR TOWN

AWAY DAY BLUES: MERTHYR TOWN

The Silkmen travel to South Wales for our next away game of our 2026/27 Enterprise National League North season against Merthyr Town. For those heading to Penydarren Park, here is all the key information you need to know. Penydarren Park, Park Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil,...

COACH TRAVEL: MERTHYR TOWN

COACH TRAVEL: MERTHYR TOWN

Macclesfield FC are on the road once again this weekend as we head to South Wales to take on Merthyr Town in our next Enterprise National League North fixture. For supporters wishing to attend and requiring transport assistance, one of our long-serving supporters...

ROONEY: “IT WAS A PROPER PERFORMANCE.”

ROONEY: “IT WAS A PROPER PERFORMANCE.”

Manager John Rooney hailed a “proper performance” as his Silkmen side went top of the Enterprise National League North with a 3-0 victory over Hebburn Town at the Leasing.com Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday. It was a weekend to remember for the Silkmen, who followed up...

DEADLINE DAY SILKMEN SIGNINGS

DEADLINE DAY SILKMEN SIGNINGS

Following yesterday's closure of the 2026 summer transfer window for all Premier League and EFL Clubs, we take a dive in to the archives to reflect on deadline day signings of our own from years gone by! John Rooney - 31st August 2023 The now-Manager of Macclesfield...

AWAY DAY BLUES: MERTHYR TOWN

TICKET NEWS: MERTHYR TOWN

Tickets for our next Enterprise National League North fixture away at Merthyr Town are now on sale to Silkmen supporters.  The Silkmen make the journey to South Wales on Saturday 5th September and we are hoping to see as many Macclesfield supporters at Penydarren Park...

MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD FC VS HEBBURN TOWN

MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD FC VS HEBBURN TOWN

The Silkmen are back at the Leasing.com Stadium this afternoon on Bank Holiday Monday for our third home game of the 2026/27 Enterprise National League North season. Hebburn are another new entrant to the Enterprise National League North, having taken the Northern...

MATCH REPORT: DARLINGTON FC 1-2 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH REPORT: DARLINGTON FC 1-2 MACCLESFIELD FC

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...

MATCH PREVIEW: DARLINGTON FC VS MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH PREVIEW: DARLINGTON FC VS MACCLESFIELD FC

The Silkmen make their first of four trips to the North East tomorrow afternoon for our Enterprise National League North away fixture against Darlington. With ten points secured from an available twelve, and following victory at home to Brackley on Saturday, the...

AWAY DAY BLUES: DARLINGTON

AWAY DAY BLUES: DARLINGTON

The Silkmen travel to the North East tomorrow for our third away game of the 2026/27 Enterprise National League North season against Darlington. For those heading to Blackwell Meadows, here is all the key information you need to know. DARLINGTON FC, BLACKWELL MEADOWS,...

COACH TRAVEL: MERTHYR TOWN

COACH TRAVEL: DARLINGTON

Macclesfield FC are on the road for the fifth game of the 2026/27 Enterprise National League North season on Saturday at Darlington, and we will need your support to help us secure victory in the North East For supporters wishing to attend and requiring transport...

ROONEY: WE’LL START PUTTING GAMES TO BED

ROONEY: WE’LL START PUTTING GAMES TO BED

John Rooney spoke to Silkmen TV after Saturday's victory against Brackley Town at the Leasing.com Stadium, and was full of encouragement and confidence going in to our next test away at Darlington. Rooney's immediate reaction to the positive result was a pleased one,...

CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP FIRST ROUND TIE CONFIRMED

CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP FIRST ROUND TIE CONFIRMED

The Silkmen have been drawn to face Stalybridge Celtic away from home in the First Round of the Cheshire Senior Cup. A date and time is still to be confirmed, though the game must be played by Tuesday 20th October. Ticket information will be issued in due course once...