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MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-0 NANTWICH TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-0 NANTWICH TOWN

The Silkmen secured their place in the Fourth Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup with a 2-0 win over fellow Cheshire East side Nantwich Town at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Four changes were made to the Silkmen side that lost late on at Chorley...

CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW: CONGLETON TOWN (H)

CHESHIRE SENIOR CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW: CONGLETON TOWN (H)

The Silkmen have been drawn to face Congleton Town at the Leasing.com Stadium in the Second Round of the Cheshire Senior Cup. Further information on the tie including a set date, kick off time and ticket details will be confirmed in due course.

COACH TRAVEL: CHORLEY (A)

COACH TRAVEL: CHORLEY (A)

Macclesfield FC make the 86-mile round trip to Chorley this coming Saturday, and we will need our loyal away support right behind us once more at Victory Park. For those who would like to enjoy the day without the strain of driving, two supporter coaches will be...

EMIRATES FA CUP THIRD ROUND QUALIFYING DRAW: NANTWICH TOWN (H)

EMIRATES FA CUP THIRD ROUND QUALIFYING DRAW: NANTWICH TOWN (H)

Macclesfield FC will face Nantwich Town at the Leasing.com Stadium in the Third Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday 27th September! Further fixture and ticket information will be released in due course. Thoughts on the draw, Silkmen fans? Let us know...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-0 ATHERTON LR | EMIRATES FA CUP

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 3-0 ATHERTON LR | EMIRATES FA CUP

The Silkmen progressed to the Third Round Qualifying of the Emirates FA Cup after a 3-0 win at home to NWCFL side Atherton Laburnum Rovers on Saturday afternoon. A first senior start was handed to Carlos Dos Santos after his progression from the Macclesfield...

MATCH PREVIEW: ATHERTON LR (H) – EMIRATES FA CUP

MATCH PREVIEW: ATHERTON LR (H) – EMIRATES FA CUP

John Rooney's Silkmen face Atherton Laburnum Rovers on Saturday afternoon at the Leasing.com in the Emirates FA Cup Second Round Qualifying. Macc head in to this one as the favourites with Atherton LR currently situated in 11th place in the North West Counties Premier...

MATCH PREVIEW: KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS (A)

MATCH PREVIEW: KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS (A)

The Silkmen travel to the Midlands on Saturday, as they take on Kidderminster Harriers at Aggborough in our next Enterprise National League North away fixture. John Rooney will be looking for a reaction after Tuesday's defeat at home to Merthyr Town in front of 2,651...

SILKMEN GOAL OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2025

SILKMEN GOAL OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2025

It's now time to vote for your August goal of the month, sponsored by Kenny's Waste Management. Four standout strikes have been nominated for the competition, they are as follows: Danny Elliott vs Worksop Town Isaac Buckley-Ricketts vs Oxford City Luis Lacey vs...

EDMONDSON RETURNS FROM ROVERS

EDMONDSON RETURNS FROM ROVERS

Macclesfield FC are delighted to welcome James Edmondson back to the Club on loan from Blackburn Rovers until the end of January. Edmondson returns from the EFL Championship side on a short-term loan having impressed at the Leasing.com Stadium during his initial...

KAY LOANED IN FROM LATICS

KAY LOANED IN FROM LATICS

Macclesfield FC are delighted to have captured the signature of Josh Kay on loan from Oldham Athletic! The 28 year-old midfielder moves to Macc from EFL League Two side Oldham, managed by Micky Mellon, following their promotion from the National League last season....

MATCH PREVIEW: MERTHYR TOWN (H)

MATCH PREVIEW: MERTHYR TOWN (H)

John Rooney's Silkmen face Merthyr Town under the lights on Tuesday evening at the Leasing.com in the Enterprise National League North. Macc head in to this one full of confidence having snatched a late winner at home to Darlington on Saturday afternoon. Silkmen fans...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-1 DARLINGTON

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 2-1 DARLINGTON

The Silkmen grabbed a last gasp winner to dispatch Darlington on Saturday afternoon at the Leasing.com Stadium. One change was made to the side that secured a key point away at Spennymoor on Monday, with Isaac Buckley-Ricketts replacing the injured Luke Matheson. New...

MATCH PREVIEW: DARLINGTON (H)

MATCH PREVIEW: DARLINGTON (H)

John Rooney's Silkmen face Darlington at the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the Enterprise National League North. Macc head in to this one determined to take all three points following two consecutive draws at home to Alfreton and away at Spennymoor over...

SILKMEN SIGN LUKE GRIFFITHS

SILKMEN SIGN LUKE GRIFFITHS

Macclesfield FC are delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Luke Griffiths on a short-term deal! Luke, who was most recently at fellow Enterprise National League North side Curzon Ashton, joins the Silkmen having impressed in a Club record season at the Nash,...

TICKET NEWS: KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS (A)

TICKET NEWS: KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS (A)

The Silkmen will travel to the Aggborough Stadium on Saturday 6th September as John Rooney's side face Kidderminster Harriers in another huge game on the road as part of our Enterprise National League North journey. The game will kick off at 15:00, with Macc fans...

MATCH PREVIEW: SPENNYMOOR TOWN (A)

MATCH PREVIEW: SPENNYMOOR TOWN (A)

John Rooney's Silkmen travel to the North East, as they take on Spennymoor Town in our third Enterprise National League North away fixture on Bank Holiday Monday. Macc will be looking to get back to winning ways after Saturday's draw against Alfreton Town in front of...

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1 V 1 ALFRETON TOWN

MATCH REPORT: MACCLESFIELD FC 1 V 1 ALFRETON TOWN

The Silkmen were held on their return to the Leasing.com Stadium at the beginning of the bank holiday weekend. Three changes were made to the side that dispatched Southport at Haig Avenue on Tuesday evening, with Luis Lacey making his first start for the Club after...

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: SOUTHPORT FC 1-2 MACCLESFIELD FC

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: SOUTHPORT FC 1-2 MACCLESFIELD FC

Relive our inspired 2-1 victory at Southport last night, as goals from Isaac Buckley-Ricketts and Luis Lacey helped secure our first Enterprise National League North away victory in dramatic style.

AWAY DAY BLUES: SOUTHPORT

AWAY DAY BLUES: SOUTHPORT

The Silkmen make the journey to Haig Avenue as we take on Southport in our next Enterprise National League North fixture. We are looking forward to seeing all the visiting Silkmen fans and thank each and every one of them for their phenomenal support. For those...

BENEFITS OF TAP IN: USER GUIDE

BENEFITS OF TAP IN: USER GUIDE

Macclesfield FC and Elms Marketing were delighted to launch our groundbreaking new fan engagement initative Tap In at the Club's first Enterprise National League North fixture at home to Worksop Town. We are thrilled to see and hear about so many of our fans first...

AWAY DAY BLUES: OXFORD CITY

AWAY DAY BLUES: OXFORD CITY

The Silkmen travel to Oxford City for our very first Enterprise National League North away fixture on Saturday 16th August. Here's all the key information Macc fans need to know ahead of this historic occasion. The MGroup Stadium, Court Place Farm, Marston, Oxford,...

Match Report: Worksop (H)

Match Report: Worksop (H)

The Silkmen surged to the top of the Enterprise National League North with an inspiring 3 - 1 win at home to Worksop Town yesterday. After a cagey opening period, the most clearcut chances fell to the visitors. Rollin Menayese and Luke Matheson in particular put their...

Match Preview: Worksop Town (H)

Match Preview: Worksop Town (H)

The Silkmen begin their debut season in the Enterprise National League North at home to Worksop on Saturday 9th August. John Rooney & Francis Jeffers will make their first league appearances in the home dugout as Manager & Assistant Manager respectively....

TICKET NEWS: SOUTHPORT (A)

TICKET NEWS: SOUTHPORT (A)

The Silkmen travel to Haig Avenue for our first midweek fixture of the 2025/26 Enterprise National League North season on Tuesday 19th August, with the game kicking off at 19:45. Tickets can now be purchased online via the link below: AWAY TICKETS: SOUTHPORT VS...

TICKET NEWS: OXFORD CITY (A)

TICKET NEWS: OXFORD CITY (A)

The Silkmen will travel to the MGroup Stadium on Saturday 16th August, as John Rooney's side face Oxford City in our first away fixture of the 2025/26 Enterprise National League North season. The game will kick off at 15:00, and a large and vociferous army of...

FRANCIS JEFFERS JOINS AS ASSISTANT MANAGER

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...

LUKE MATHESON JOINS THE SILKMEN

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...

Match Preview: Barwell FC (H)

Match Preview: Barwell FC (H)

Macclesfield FC welcome Barwell to the Leasing.com Stadium in our latest pre-season fixture, building up to the 2025/26 season. The Leicestershire outfit stepped in at the final hour to fulfil a game this Saturday, and we thank them for agreeing to the fixture at such...

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,...

CARLOS DOS SANTOS SIGNS FIRST TEAM CONTRACT

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

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.”

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

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)...

REGAN GRIFFITHS BOLSTERS SILKMEN MIDFIELD RANKS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.