Macclesfield is an English football club re-established in 2020 and rooted in the town’s long football tradition. Known as the Silkmen, the blue-and-white side is based at Moss Rose, a historic ground on London Road. Its modern identity combines community backing, non-league ambition and the heritage of Cheshire’s silk industry. The club’s profile brings together its current playing group, coaching chronology, competition footprint, movement history and the cultural setting that continues to shape football in Macclesfield.
Macclesfield Upcoming matches by league
National League - North
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- National League North - 10
Macclesfield
Harborough Town
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- National League North - 11
MacclesfieldNo H2HSouth Shields
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- National League North - 12
Oxford CityNo H2HMacclesfield
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- National League North - 13
MacclesfieldNo H2HHereford
FA Cup
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- Quarter-finals
Redcar AthleticNo H2HMacclesfield
Macclesfield Last matches by league
National League - North
FA Cup
Friendlies Clubs
FA Trophy
Macclesfield Team Roster
Macclesfield’s recorded squad contains 17 players across four position groups. The list includes one goalkeeper, six defenders, two attackers and eight midfielders, with the largest groups in defence and midfield. M. Dearnley is the named goalkeeper, while C. Borthwick-Jackson, L. Fensome, Luis Frances John Lacey and Luke Alexander Matheson are among the defenders. I. Buckley and J. Gale are the named attacking options, while D. Whitehead, E. Osborne, J. Johnson, J. Kay, L. Duffy, P. Dawson and R. Griffiths feature in midfield. Squad numbers range from 1 to 35.
position Goalkeeper
Max Dearnley
position Defender
Luke Alexander Matheson
L. Fensome
Rollin Menayese
Sam Heathcote
Luis Frances John Lacey
Cameron Jake Borthwick-Jackson
position Midfielder
Paul Dawson
Regan Jon Griffiths
Luke Duffy
J. Johnson
Daniel Whitehead
Elliot James Osborne
Joshua William Kay
position Attacker
I. Buckley
James Gale
Last Macclesfield Coachs
Michael Clegg is the most recent recorded coach, serving from February to June 2024. He followed Alex Bruce, whose spell ran from October 2023 to February 2024. Earlier chronology records Tim Flowers from August to December 2020, preceded by Mark Kennedy and Daryl McMahon in 2020 and 2019 respectively. No current coach is established by the recorded timeline.
Michael Clegg
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Clegg | England | 1 February 2024 | 1 June 2024 |
| Alex Bruce | England | 1 October 2023 | 1 February 2024 |
| Tim Flowers | England | 1 August 2020 | 1 December 2020 |
| Mark Kennedy | Republic of Ireland | 1 January 2020 | 1 August 2020 |
| Daryl McMahon | Republic of Ireland | 1 August 2019 | 1 January 2020 |
| Sulzeer Jeremiah Campbell | England | 1 November 2018 | 1 August 2019 |
| Neil Howarth | England | 8 October 2018 | 27 November 2018 |
| 1 August 2018 | |||
| Mark Yates | England | 1 June 2018 | 1 October 2018 |
| John Askey | England | 1 April 2013 | 1 June 2018 |
| Steve King | England | 1 May 2012 | 1 April 2013 |
Macclesfield Transfers
The latest listed arrivals show a mix of free-agent moves, loans and returns. J. Kay joined from Oldham as a free agent on 31 July 2026, while E. Whitehouse returned from Peterborough Sports after a loan spell. Kacper Pasiek arrived from Preston on loan in January, and J. Gale and E. Osborne joined from Altrincham as free agents. Earlier listed additions include C. Borthwick-Jackson, Luis Frances John Lacey and Luke Alexander Matheson from Slask Wroclaw, Curzon Ashton and Bolton respectively. This snapshot does not represent a complete transfer history.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Kay |
Oldham
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Free agent | 31 July 2026 |
| C. Dibble |
Kidderminster Harriers
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Ustabasi |
AFC Fylde
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| G. Wilson |
AFC Fylde
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| L. McFayden |
AFC Fylde
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| F. Shrimpton |
Chester
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| E. Whitehouse |
Peterborough Sports
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| E. Whitehouse |
Peterborough Sports
|
Return from loan | 30 January 2026 |
| Kacper Pasiek |
Preston
|
Loan | 28 January 2026 |
| J. Gale |
Altrincham
|
Free agent | 23 January 2026 |
| E. Osborne |
Altrincham
|
Free agent | 11 January 2026 |
| Michael Stone |
Hamilton Academical
|
Free agent | 5 January 2026 |
| C. Borthwick-Jackson |
Slask Wroclaw
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- | 5 January 2026 |
| M. Stone |
Hamilton Academical
|
Free agent | 5 January 2026 |
| Dontai Gabidon |
Warrington Town
|
Back from Loan | 30 October 2025 |
The departures listed include M. Stone leaving for GAP Connah S Quay FC as a free agent on 30 June 2026. James Edmondson and J. Kay returned to Blackburn and Oldham respectively after loans the previous day. D. Gabidon moved to Hyde United on loan in February, while D. Bughail-Mellor and L. Griffiths are listed with Forest Green and Southport respectively without a stated movement type. Sean Etaluku transferred to Forest Green in October 2025, and E. Whitehouse went to Peterborough Sports on loan in August. This snapshot is not a complete departure history.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stone |
GAP Connah S Quay FC
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Gale |
Scunthorpe
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Stone |
GAP Connah S Quay FC
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Kay |
Oldham
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| James Edmondson |
Blackburn
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Bughail-Mellor |
Forest Green
|
- | 5 March 2026 |
| D. Gabidon |
Hyde United
|
Loan | 2 February 2026 |
| James Edmondson |
Blackburn
|
Return from loan | 30 January 2026 |
| L. Griffiths |
Southport
|
- | 24 October 2025 |
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Southport
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- | 24 October 2025 | |
| Sean Etaluku |
Forest Green
|
Transfer | 11 October 2025 |
| E. Whitehouse |
Peterborough Sports
|
Loan | 19 August 2025 |
| L. Mendy |
Forest Green
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- | 7 August 2025 |
| Dontai Gabidon |
Warrington Town
|
Loan | 30 July 2025 |
| D. Gabidon |
Warrington Town
|
Loan | 29 July 2025 |
Transfers Synthesis
Macclesfield’s movement profile is varied rather than dominated by one transaction type. The latest arrivals include a free-agent move in J. Kay, a return from loan for E. Whitehouse and a loan arrival in Kacper Pasiek, alongside earlier free-agent additions such as J. Gale and E. Osborne. The departure side combines a free-agent exit for M. Stone, two returns to parent clubs, a loan move for D. Gabidon and permanent or unspecified exits involving players such as Sean Etaluku and D. Bughail-Mellor. The same names can appear in different phases, as illustrated by Kay’s earlier loan and later free-agent arrival and Whitehouse’s movement between Macclesfield and Peterborough Sports. These entries indicate an active exchange of players through loans, free agency and returns, but they do not establish a complete seasonal balance or overall recruitment strategy. No fees are recorded for the listed movements.
Leagues Macclesfield has participated in
Macclesfield’s recent competition footprint includes the National League - North, FA Cup, FA Trophy and Friendlies Clubs, all with entries through 2025. The club also has historical participation in the Non League Premier - Northern and its play-offs, plus the Non League Div One - Northern West. Earlier records include the National League, League Two, League Cup and EFL Trophy, with those entries ending between 2017 and 2019. The competition history therefore spans league, regional non-league and domestic cup football, while the latest listed years place the most recent activity in 2025.
More about Macclesfield
Macclesfield is an English football club founded in 2020 and based in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The modern institution emerged after Macclesfield Town was wound up, carrying forward the town’s football presence while remaining a distinct re-formed entity. That background gives the club a strong local narrative: it is both a new organisation and a continuation of a long-standing football culture in the town.
The club is associated with blue and white colours and the nickname the Silkmen, a reference to Macclesfield’s historic silk-weaving industry. Its home is Moss Rose on London Road, about a mile south of the town centre. Opened in 1891, the ground retains a traditional non-league character through its covered stands and terraces, including the Star Lane End, while an all-weather surface supports modern use. The venue is central to the club’s identity, linking present-day football with one of the area’s enduring sporting landmarks.
Macclesfield operates within the English football pyramid. Its recent recorded competitions include the National League - North, FA Cup and FA Trophy, while earlier participation reached the National League, League Two, League Cup and EFL Trophy. The club’s competition footprint also includes regional Northern non-league divisions and play-offs, reflecting movement through different levels of the domestic system. The latest listed years place the most recent competition activity in 2025.
The Silkmen’s visual identity draws on local history as well as football tradition. The badge’s lion rampant and wheatsheaf derive from the town’s armorial imagery, while royal blue remains the defining kit colour. Modern private stewardship has focused on rebuilding the club as a sustainable community institution with professional non-league administration, infrastructure improvement and links to grassroots football. Within that framework, the squad profile combines experienced lower-league players, promotion specialists and academy development, giving Macclesfield a recognisable place in Cheshire’s football ecosystem.
Last matches statistics for Macclesfield
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Macclesfield
2 - 0
United of Manchester
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Marine
0 - 1
Macclesfield
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Macclesfield
2 - 1
Radcliffe
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Spalding United
0 - 0
Macclesfield
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Macclesfield
2 - 1
Brackley Town
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Darlington 1883
1 - 2
Macclesfield
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Macclesfield
3 - 0
Hebburn Town
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Merthyr Town
2 - 1
Macclesfield
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Macclesfield
0 - 0
Scarborough Athletic
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Spennymoor Town
1 - 1
Macclesfield
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
Detailed statistics Macclesfield
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).