A huge wildfire has ripped through moorland with thick plumes of smoke seen for miles - with firefighters concerned the fire could spread towards nearby Macclesfield Forest Dramatic video footage shows heavy smoke billowing from land - which is around 400 football pitches big - near to the Errwood Reservoir Helicopters are being used to fight the fires At its height 10 fire engines from Derbyshire and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Services were dealing with the blaze which broke out around 11:30am on Wednesday 30 April Firefighters remain on the scene with specialist equipment and are warning people to stay away from the Goyt Valley area from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The fire has now reached around 320 hectares it's occured on the moorland and the forestry and plantation He continued: "We've got indications that it is moving towards the forest It does work for us on this occasion because we've got a downward slope and we have got crews who can get on top of it "However a slight wind direction change and we could be fighting a fire in another area." Group Manager at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service spoke to ITV Granada's Rob Smith United Utilities have also been involved in the emergency response County Business Leader for Manchester at United Utilities said: “To contain the fire and prioritise public and environmental safety we have provided a helicopter with the means to transport water from our local reservoirs to help extinguish the flames and minimise damage." "We have also supplied three of our water tankers to help keep water flowing to fire engines and experts from our catchment teams are doing all they can to minimise the environmental impact to both the peatlands A road closure has also been put in place near to the Errwood Hall car park while the historic Cat and Fiddle - a former pub which is now a distillery - also closed asking customers to "stay at home" on social media we had a team meeting and started distilling - but then at around 10am just over in the valley one of my colleagues spotted some smoke "It looked like a little bit more than a barbecue so he called the fire services and from there we’ve watched it unfold throughout the day." Smoke could be seen for miles across Greater Manchester But I can’t thank the fire and rescue service enough really they’ve been here and reassured us and got on with what they do "You look one way and it’s beautiful blue skies… but you look over Derbyshire and it’s full of smoke fire crews and helicopters… it’s been a strange old day." Marketing Manager at Forest Distillery said: "It started with a couple of fire engines "The Cat & Fiddle was built in 1813 we were right on the brink of what could have been devastation the barns are full of alcohol and ethanol." with drivers urged to 'proceed with caution' while crews work nearby.A Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Please can we ask that people proceed with caution near the Cat and Fiddle pub on the A54."Firefighters are currently having to cross the road to access the moorland to fight the fire in the Goyt Valley and there are a large number of emergency vehicles using this area as a base Almost all firefighters were stood down from the scene late at 9.45pm due to falling light but at least eight crews have returned to help control the fire Nearby residents are still being asked to keep their doors and windows closed Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. 14 Apr 2025 | Latest News As the Silkmen embark on their journey to the National League North we are able to confirm season ticket and matchday ticket prices for the 2025/26 season.  Season ticket renewals will be sent out to current season ticket holders via email at 10am on Tuesday 22nd April Supporters will then have until Wednesday 7th May to renew their current seat We will not be able to do any season ticket renewals from our office on London Road on the following dates: Tuesday 22nd April Any supporters who wish to renew in person at the Leasing.com Stadium will need to come to our London Road office between 10 am – 3 pm Following the expiration of the renewal window season tickets will go on general sale on Thursday 8th May there will be a differentiation in price between seated and standing tickets The confirmed 2025/26 season ticket prices are as follows: Adult: Seated – £371 / Standing – £352 Concession: Seated – £293 / Standing – £274 Student: Seated – £235 / Standing – £215 U18: Seated – £176 / Standing – £156 U12: Seated – £78 / Standing – £68 We are also able to confirm our matchday ticket prices for the 2025/26 season The confirmed matchday ticket prices for ALL league fixtures are as follows:  Adult: Seated – £19 / Standing – £18 Concession: Seated – £15 / Standing – £14 Student: Seated – £12 / Standing – £11 U18: Seated – £9 / Standing – £8 U12: Seated – £4 / Standing – £3.50 For any season ticket enquires, please email seasontickets@macclesfieldfc.com  Apr 25, 2025 | , The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium for one final time this season as Whitby Town make the journey from North Yorkshire.  Robbie Savage's record-breaking side will be awarded the Northern Premier League - Premier Division trophy Apr 25, 2025 | North-West businessman and investor Darren Wright has officially acquired a stake in Macclesfield Football Club signalling further ambitious & strategic growth plans for the Club.  Darren states: “I’m thrilled to step into the world of football club ownership—a.. Apr 22, 2025 | , Apr 19, 2025 | , Apr 18, 2025 | , We are back at the Leasing.com Stadium for our penultimate home game of the season as Ilkeston Town make the journey from Derbyshire.  Robbie Savage's side have won nine games in a row and will be looking to get another three points closer to breaking Colne Dynamoes.. Apr 17, 2025 | The Club has submitted its annual report and financial statements for the year ending June 2024 Summary of Accounts In the latest fiscal period the club has experienced a robust financial performance marked by significant improvements across key areas Apr 14, 2025 | , Macclesfield FC earned their ninth consecutive victory after a 3-0 win away to Guiseley 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 Apr 13, 2025 | , Email: info@macclesfieldfc.com Tel: 01625 426 708 31 Mar 2025 | Latest News, Ticket News We are able to provide ticket details for our trip to Leek Town on Easter Monday.  Tickets for our trip short trip to Staffordshire will go on sale at 8 pm this evening (31.03) via Leek Town’s Ticketing Website The Silkmen have been allocated 814 tickets for the game at the F.Ball Community Stadium however there will be scope for further tickets depending on sales Segregation is in place for this fixture with both seated and standing tickets available to Macclesfield supporters so it is important to purchase in the correct section Unreserved standing tickets will be in the Grace Sreet Terrace with a limited number of seated tickets available in the Main Stand Any supporters found to be purchasing tickets in the home section will be refused entry to the ground Tickets are limited to four per transaction *All under 18’s will need to be accompanied by a full paying adult* Tickets can be purchased online via the link HERE Car Parking will be available at Leek Cricket Club who will be opening their bar for anyone wanting a pre-match drink It is important that supporters buy in advance as this game is an ALL TICKET game Apr 28, 2025 | , 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 Apr 14, 2025 | we are able to confirm season ticket and matchday ticket prices for the 2025/26 season.  Season ticket renewals will be sent out to current season ticket holders via email at 10am on Tuesday 22nd.. 21 Mar 2025 | Junior Academy, Latest News Bookings for our Easter Holiday Camp are now open for days filled with fun You can expect lots of fun games and activities plus a special Easter Egg hunt also in store We are offering three days of action for those aged from 5-14 at the Leasing.com Stadium Price per day for the Easter Holiday Camp is £20 per day and those who wish for early and late drop-off can do so for an extra £5 You can book your spot via the link HERE May 2, 2025 | There were some stunning strikes during the month of April It’s now time to vote for your Kenny Waste Management Goal of the Month for April Here are your four options: John Rooney vs Workington Neil Kengni vs Guiseley.. May 1, 2025 | , Ahead of our debut season in the Vanarama National League North Macclesfield FC are thrilled to announce that our seasonal hospitality and sponsorship packages are now available to purchase With Robbie Savage's side attracting significant national attention and with.. Apr 30, 2025 | As a season like no other comes to a close it's time to look back on what a special season 2024/25 has been for the football club and the town of Macclesfield After the play-off heartbreak against Marine expectations were high going into the 2024/25 season The Silkmen return to the Leasing.com Stadium for one final time this season as Whitby Town make the journey from North Yorkshire Robbie Savage's record-breaking side will be awarded the Northern Premier League - Premier Division trophy signalling further ambitious & strategic growth plans for the Club Darren states: “I’m thrilled to step into the world of football club ownership—a.. With games running out, the Lions’ task this weekend is to seal a play-off place. They can do just that with league champions Macclesfield visiting Nethermoor, writes Scott Kelly Match sponsored by: Terrafirma | Match Ball sponsored by: Calum Fraser’s Stag Do The Silkmen haven’t lost in any of their five visits to Nethermoor with their first being a 3-0 victory during the 15/16 season in the National League The last of which was a 2-1 win back in January 2024 Guiseley have only won one league clash against this opposition a 2-1 result at the now Leasing.com Stadium Some of this of course was under their former guise of Macclesfield Town They have met three times as Macclesfield FC with the Silkmen winning every game and holding a 10-3 aggregate score Guiseley were made to settle for a point at Warrington Rylands after taking a hotly disputed early lead Adriano Moke’s ninth minute close-range strike was initially ruled out for offside but his goal via Will Longbottom’s pinpoint cross was given following consultation between the officials It was Moke’s first goal for the club after making 43 appearances this season But Rylands found an equaliser in the box via Matthew Regan having won a free kick midway through the second half Both sides fought hard to win the game later on but neither could find a match clinching goal We got in front and didn’t really capitalise on that enough Mark Bower felt the side didn’t take enough of his sides chances when they came their way and felt a draw was the fair result He went over and sorted it out and came to the correct decision” Bower was bemused that Adriano Moke’s goal was disallowed at first but was pleased that the referee came to the correct decision and awarded Moke his first goal of the season we want to finish in those top three positions” With his side close to clinching a play-off place Bower wants to clinch a position in the top three who have had a great first season in the NPL and sit just two points behind the Lions heading into this weekend Jack Emmett returned to the bench at the weekend and despite not coming in should be fit this weekend after recovering from an achilles problem Jake Lawlor also returned at Warrington after sitting out the Matlock game and is okay to play once again Jamie Spencer and Joe Ackroyd will be pushing for starts after all coming off the bench last weekend With Lucas Odunston likely out for the season he remains on the treatment table with Jordan Thewlis and Jake Wright What isn’t in doubt is that Macclesfield will be a National League North side next season Last season they were outdone by the exploits of Radcliffe and had to settle for a place in the play-offs That was the first time they hadn’t secured promotion in their short existence having secure promotions in 21/22 and the 22/23 seasons Failure to secure promotion last season saw manager Michael Clegg ousted by the club and replaced by Robbie Savage board member and future director of football of the club with the club collecting 97 points thus far and have only lost on three occasions with the club likely to hit 100 points and 100 goals by the end of the season The club also have the chance to better the 104-point record set by Darlington in the 15/16 season – this was also when the season was 46 games compared to the current 42 making the achievement all the more incredible The club have also recently tied down 10 of the promotion winning squad to new deals for the 25/26 season midfielders John Rooney and Paul Dawson and forward Luke Duffy all retained by the club They are looking to make it nine wins in succession on Saturday and will be looking to hit that 100 point tally in the process Tickets will be available to purchase from our turnstiles on Saturday priced at: Payment can be made via cash at all our turnstiles and card at turnstiles 1 & 2. ‘The Lions’ matchday programme will be on sale for £3 from sellers near each turnstile and our Club Shop It is cash payments only inside the ground for programmes and 50/50 cash draw tickets Food and drink from The Lions’ Diner can be paid for by cash or card and the clubhouse accepts and prefers payment by card Segregation will be in place for this fixture with Macclesfield fans allocated the Railway End of the ground including the second seated stand Guiseley AFC: A family-friendly football club playing in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division based in the Leeds/Bradford area of West Yorkshire 13 Mar 2025 | Latest News We are delighted to announce details for the 2024/25 Macclesfield FC Player of the Year Awards following the conclusion of our fixture against Whitby Town Arrival to the event will be from 19:30 with the awards scheduled to start at 20:00 Please note that this is an event for over 18s only.  Tickets for the event are limited due to capacity within Bar Twenty Seven. You can purchase your ticket via the link HERE 04 Mar 2025 | Latest News Macclesfield FC are pleased to confirm that we will be subsidising coach travel for our away trip to Morpeth Town.  There will be 53 seats which will be available on a *first come first served basis*.  All Under 16’s wishing to travel on the coaches will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult No alcohol will be permitted on either coach on the way to or on the way back from Craik Park on Saturday 15th March The coaches will be leaving the Leasing.com Stadium at 9am sharp and will stop for approximately 30 minutes in each direction Tickets are priced at £15 per person and are available to purchase via the link HERE A thank you from us all at the Football Club to you the fans for your continued support home and away all season long 31 Mar 2025 | Latest News, Match Report Macclesfield FC cruised their way to an away victory after a dominant 5-0 win against Blyth Spartans the Silkmen came close to taking the lead when Brandon Lee’s cross found the head of D’Mani Mellor Danny Elliott broke the deadlock after poking the ball home from a well-composed pass by Neil Kengni making it his 30th league goal of the season Kengni came close to earning another assist after finding Mellor from the left-hand side but the forward’s attempt was just off target Robbie Savage’s side extended their lead before half time as Sean Etaluku’s curling effort from the edge of the box found the bottom corner Tre Pemberton made a dribbling run into the box before slotting the ball home at the near post to make it 3-0 just three minutes after coming on the pitch as a substitute John Rooney netted Macclesfield’s fourth goal a short corner from Luke Duffy allowed Mellor to get across his man and increase the Silkmen’s lead Max Dearnley was focused on keeping a clean sheet denying Dean Briggs’ effort as the shot went straight at him with 10 minutes left to play The Northern Premier League Champions are just two wins away from claiming 100 points making them the first team to achieve this record since 2017 when Blyth Spartans won the league with 101 points Macclesfield will return to the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday as they take on Workington 21 Mar 2025 | Latest News, Match Preview Macclesfield FC welcome Bamber Bridge to the Leasing.com Stadium with destiny in our own hands Robbie Savage’s side know that a victory tomorrow will mathematically secure the Northern Premier League – Premier Division title All possibilities are still on the table if the Silkmen match or better Worksop Town’s result then they can still be crowned champions If you are unsure of how to find us at The Leasing.com Stadium the link below will provide you with all the travel details you may need The Silkmen will check on the fitness of Justin Johnson who is still nursing a knock There are no further fitness concerns in the camp There are very limited tickets available for tomorrow’s fixture No seated tickets remain and limited standing tickets are available Supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets online to avoid queues when arriving at the ground There will be a small number of walk-up tickets available for home and away supporters Please note that Disabled and Carer tickets can only be claimed from our Club Reception on the production of relevant identification All concession tickets will be asked to provide relevant identification upon entry to the ground You can purchase your ticket HERE Traveling fans will enter the Stadium via the turnstiles located in between the Silkmen Terrace and Moss Lane Stand and will be located in the Moss Lane Stand We would like to remind supporters to please park respectfully in and around the vicinity of the Leasing.com Stadium and take care when arriving and leaving the ground Matchday Programmes will be on sale around the ground priced at £3 for all league games this season Bar Twenty Seven will be open before kick off for Food and Drink for home supporters only The Westwood Group Fan Zone will be open from 13:00 with Wood Fire Smoke serving a delicious range of pizzas All our door kiosks will be open serving range of drinks The dulcet tones of our Mixlr team will be back once again with Full Commentary on our Mixlr channel from approximately 14:50. You can find the link to listen HERE We will also be providing Live Match Updates via our Social Media Channels as the game goes on Supporters can find our Social Media Channels below: For those who don’t have social media profiles then you can access Football Webpages for goal updates via the link below: https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2024-2025/northern-premier-league-premier-division/macclesfield/bamber-bridge/504590 Gainsborough Trinity vs FC United of Manchester 17 Mar 2025 | Latest News, Match Report 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 Foalle a Morpeth corner almost led to a goal as the ball scrambled around the Macclesfield box Luke Duffy’s headed opportunity was remarkably saved by Dan Langley to keep the game at 0-0 Sean Etaluku was denied by Langley as his low shot was parried out for a corner The Silkmen eventually took the lead when John Rooney delivered a brilliant cross from a corner who headed in his first goal of the season Danny Elliott took advantage of a defensive error as Josh King’s attempted clearance came off the shin of the striker looping the ball over the keeper and into the back of the net The second half proved vital for Robbie Savage’s side as they wanted to keep their lead to confirm the league title Luke Duffy increased their two-goal cushion to three after receiving a delightful pass before slotting the ball into the bottom right corner The travelling side were not out of goals just yet as with 20 minutes left to play Elliott was brought down by Rhys Evans inside the penalty area The Silkmen’s goal-scorer earned himself a brace as he tucked the ball into the bottom right corner from 12 yards The league leaders need just one more win which will secure their status as Northern Premier League Champions Macclesfield return to the Leasing.com Stadium where they take on Bamber Bridge on Saturday 11 Apr 2025 | Latest News, Match Preview The Silkmen head to West Yorkshire tomorrow afternoon in search of reaching 100 points.  Robbie Savage’s side know that a victory at fellow high-flyers Guiseley will secure a century of points for the season It will be a stern test for the champions as Mark Bower’s Lions look to mathematically nail down their play-off position Robbie Savage has got a full squad at his disposal Tickets for tomorrow’s game at Nethermoor Park are pay on the gate only Segregation will be place with Silkmen supporters entering the ground via turnstiles 5-8 Silkmen fans will be located in the Railway End Terrace with seating also available Concessions (Over 66s/Students/Registered Disabled) – £9 The dulcet tones of our Mixlr team will be back once again with Full Commentary on our Mixlr channel from approximately 14:50. You can find the link to listen HERE We will be providing Live Updates throughout the game via our Social Media Channels tomorrow afternoon https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2024-2025/northern-premier-league-premier-division/guiseley/macclesfield/504717 Here are this afternoon’s other fixtures in the Northern Premier League Premier Division: 02 Apr 2025 | Latest News Subscribe now 28 Feb 2025 | Latest News, Match Preview The Silkmen start the month of March back at the Leasing.com Stadium as Matlock Town make the journey from Derbyshire Robbie Savage’s side come into Saturdays game off following back to back 3-1 victories against Warrington Rylands and Lancaster City Our visitors come to SK11 in need of three points in their fight to stay in the Northern Premier League after no win in their last eight The reverse fixture back in October was an entertaining encounter where a late John Rooney strike proved to be the winner in a 3-2 for The Silkmen Justin Johnson is expected to miss out through injury after picking up a knock at Lancaster last Saturday There are no other fitness concerns in the Silkmen camp Tickets are available to home and away fans both online and on the gate from 12:00 this afternoon Traveling fans will enter the Stadium via the turnstiles located in between the Silkmen Terrace and Moss Lane Stand The dulcet tones of Matthew Todd will be back once again with Full Commentary on our Mixlr channel from approximately 14:50. You can find the link to listen HERE https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2024-2025/northern-premier-league-premier-division/macclesfield/matlock-town/504501 Here are this afternoon’s fixtures in the Northern Premier League Premier Division: Warrington Rylands vs Gainsborough Trinity 24 Mar 2025 | Latest News, Match Report 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 Sean Etaluku delivered an in swinging cross finding Elliott who could not convert his header on target Max Dearnley was needed in goal after pulling off a remarkable save onto the post the Silkmen still struggled to take the lead when Elliott squared the ball across to Luke Duffy who could not take his chance from six yards It would be Bamber Bridge who broke the deadlock in the 38th minute as after Ewan Bange’s flicked layoff Potts smashed a volley into the bottom corner The second half saw a determined Macclesfield search for two goals in 45 minutes as Robbie Savage urged his team to believe and keep their title-winning game alive in front of 4,700 fans Elliott found himself in behind the defence and through on goal but could not score one-on-one against the keeper John Rooney’s delivery from a corner found Fensome at the back post who could not keep his header down and on target the Silkmen equalised after Laurent Mendy fired a screamer from 25 yards the game and scoreline completely turned around as a lobbed cross from Tre Pemberton knocked onto Elliott who just squeezed the ball past the keeper De Girolamo almost increased the goal cushion to two as he ran in behind the defence a pitch invasion had to happen after such a history-making moment for the club Macclesfield can let the celebrations begin as they are confirmed as champions of the Northern Premier League needing to wait until the final home game of the season to lift the trophy The Silkmen take a trip back to Northumberland in their next fixture as they face Blyth Spartans on Saturday 28 Mar 2025 | Latest News, Match Preview The Silkmen make their way to the North East tomorrow as we make the long journey to Blyth Spartans Robbie Savage’s side travel to Croft Park in their first game after being crowned Northern Premier League Champions Blyth Spartans have already been relegated from the division and will be hoping to spring a surprise on the Silkmen tomorrow Justin Johnson is not far off a return to the matchday squad Tickets for Saturday’s clash are available for purchase online and on the gate Supporters are encouraged to purchase their tickets online in advance of Saturday’s fixture in the North East Silkmen supporters need to purchase standing tickets at the Plessey Road end of the ground Students & 11-16: Seated – £8 / Standing – £6 Online purchases can be made HERE The dulcet tones of our Mixlr team will be back once again with Full Commentary on our Mixlr channel from approximately 14:50. You can find the link to listen HERE We will only be able to provide Goal Updates via our Social Media Channels tomorrow afternoon https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2024-2025/northern-premier-league-premier-division/blyth-spartans/macclesfield/504630  25 Apr 2025 | Latest News signalling further ambitious & strategic growth plans for the Club.  “I’m thrilled to step into the world of football club ownership—a dream turning into reality “This is more than an investment; it’s a passion project to build legacy and connect with the fans of this great football club “It’s a privilege to be a part of something truly special and I’m looking forward to celebrating unforgettable moments on and off the pitch” The investment will support the Club’s long-term development goals from infrastructure upgrades and Youth Academy expansion to enhanced Community Programmes and Club Chairman & Owner Robert Smethurst welcomed the new partnership: “Football isn’t just a game – it’s connection “This isn’t just a simple investment—this is commitment & dedication “We couldn’t ask for a better partner as we take the next step in our journey and we welcome him into the Macclesfield FC family” 14 Mar 2025 | Latest News, Match Preview The Silkmen are back on the road once again this Saturday as we make the long journey to Northumberland to face Morpeth Town Robbie Savage’s side will be hoping for another three points in their quest for the title but face stern opposition in Morpeth who beat the Silkmen at Craik Park last season If Worksop fail to take maximum points from their home game against Hyde United and the Silkmen take all three points from Morpeth – we will be crowned champions of the Northern Premier League – Premier Division The Silkmen will check on the fitness of Justin Johnson ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Morpeth Town Dontai Gabidon has returned from his loan at Warrington Rylands and is available for selection Tickets for Saturday’s clash are available for purchase online on the gate only It would be amazing to see as many Silkmen fans make the journey on what could be a special day https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2024-2025/northern-premier-league-premier-division/morpeth-town/macclesfield/504546  Take a trip back through the decades as we delve into the archives By Emma Boff · 12 April 2025 SLICE OF HISTORY: (Image: Cheshire Archives and Local Studies) We take a nostalgic look back at a selection of enchanting images unearthed from the archives Our cover image this week shows two ladies and a child viewing a boulder in West Park The boulder was moved from a field off Oxford Road in 1857 PAST TIMES: A photograph of Brunswick Hill from a postcard entitled ‘A bit of old Macclesfield’ shows Macclesfield’s West Park and bandstand with a crowd listening to a brass band) ICONIC STAIRWAY: Three young boys can be seen descending steps to Waters Green with the church in the background in this photo captured in the 1970s DECADES PAST: St Michael’s Terrace - the area above the famous 108 Steps - pictured in the 1950s If you have additional information about the photos you’d like to share, or corrections about the image information, you can contact CheshireImage Bank via their website at: www.cheshireimagebank.org.uk and click on the ‘Tell Us More’ link on the image page you can send an email to: recordoffice@ cheshiresharedservices.gov.uk Get all the latest news, updates, things to do and more from the dedicated InYourArea feed of areas including Macclesfield in Cheshire. LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} 24 Mar 2025 | Latest News Want to get your hands on our ‘Savage at the Wheel’ Silkmen merchandise?  Our club shop based at the Leasing.com Stadium is open daily from 4pm until 8 pm The new T-shirts are priced at £12.99 for Adults and £10.99 for Childs with a range of sizes available 03 Apr 2025 | Latest News, Ticket News We are able to confirm ticket details for next Saturday’s trip to Guiseley.  The Silkmen travel to Nethermoor Park in our penultimate away game of the season on Saturday 12th April Supporters are able to purchase their tickets on the gate with cash or card payments both accepted but we will update supporters if this changes *All Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult* 13 Jan 2025 | Junior Academy, Latest News Looking for some footballing fun in the February Half-Term We are running a week-long camp at the home of Macclesfield FC With sessions taking place at the Leasing.com Stadium you can play on the same pitch as our First Team Coaching comes from our UEFA Licenced Coaches who will be on hand to provide the best sessions possible to enjoy your day You can expect a range of mini-tournaments and competitions throughout the day as well as other fun games and activities why not spend your February Half Term with us at Macclesfield FC for just £15 a day or £75 for the whole week You can book your spot via the link HERE A section of the Macclesfield Canal in Cheshire has emptied due to a breach in the towpath which the Canal & River Trust (CRT) has said could take up to 12 weeks to fix TikTok users uploaded dramatic videos from Friday 28 March and over the following days that showed the towpath next to a stretch of canal appearing to be undermined by a leak which was flooding a nearby farmer's field Subsequent videos showed the towpath having been washed away and the canal emptied down to the canal bed with “stop planks” installed at each end of the section to retain water within the neighbouring sections and keep narrowboats afloat Canal & River Trust already assessed damage and working to mitigate impact The CRT attended the scene on Friday 28 March and published a statement on 31 March The statement said its teams had “worked to install stop planks at Bridge 51 (Cowley Bridge) and Bridge 53 (Locketts Bridge) We also assisted in moving all boats from the affected area” the CRT said the leak formed between the bed of the canal and a culvert which worsened over the course of the weekend and caused “significant damage” “The towpath and canal bed were washed away leaving a substantial hole in the canal wall and towpath,” the charity said our teams have been on-site assessing the damage and arranging a fish rescue The Navigation and towpath will remain closed until further notice “We are also working to restore canal water levels on either side of the affected area Charity calls for donations to help protect canals A Canal & River Trust senior engineer said engineers are working on a plan to fix the canal and said the charity needed support to protect canals there has been a breach on the Macclesfield Canal near Bosley due to a leak in the canal bed,” the spokesperson said “Our charity’s emergency team worked late into the night to help move around 15 boats away from the breach and installed stop planks to prevent any further loss of water “We’re carrying out a fish rescue and are working to restore water levels on either side of the affected area with initial findings indicating a substantial repair will take up 12 weeks We will provide further updates on our website with our next update scheduled on or before Friday 11 April “We have closed the towpath and navigation and are contacting boaters moored in the affected area We would like to apologise for any inconvenience We’re asking everyone to stay safe and keep away from the breach site until the repairs are complete is another illustration of the challenges facing our nation’s 250-year-old canal network or spreading the word about how important it is to keep canals alive.” Narrowboat user Emma Culshaw Bell uploaded videos to TikTok showing the incident unfolding One of the videos has been viewed more than 1.3M times Bell spoke to NCE and said one of the videos she recorded was before the canal towpath collapsed “You can see the canal water being sucked into a hole and then I panned across and where I focused in you can see the body of water which was depositing into the farmer’s field,” she said She also said she thought the CRT had some difficulty installing the stop planks because of silt build-up and the fact they hadn’t been used for years saying: “We were all extremely satisfied with CRT’s response Like what you've read? To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. Tagged with: Work is underway to fill in the ‘missing mile’ of the Stroudwater… has completed construction of the groundbreaking… The Canal and River Trust has appointed Arcadis A 1.3km canal constructed by a Polish maritime authority to allow vessels… 21 Mar 2025 | Latest News, Uncategorized Rob Smethurst talks about the how our Head Coach and co-owner Robbie Savage ahead of Bamber Bridge game this Saturday See the BBC Sport feature below HERE https://x.com/bbcrmsport/status/1902986031785222508?s=48&t=HQWMQoEjcEp7gjQr0LV60w 17 Feb 2025 | Latest News, Match Report 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 the home side broke the deadlock as Ben Hardcastle’s cross found Georg Waring at the back post the Silkmen were awarded a penalty after Luke Duffy dribbled his way into the box and was fouled by two players at once Danny Elliott stepped up from 12 yards to convert his spot kick and equalise for the travelling side Warrington came close to restoring their lead as Kiwomya had a free header from a corner which was on target but was blocked off the line by John Rooney Rooney came close to scoring in his second consecutive game as his free kick was from shooting range and was saved comfortably by Luke Pilling D’Mani Mellor tried his luck from distance which almost paid off as his attempt forced a stretching save from the Rylands keeper Robbie Savage’s men would soon be in front early in the second half as Duffy’s pass went straight across the six-yard box and found Tre Pemberton who netted his first league goal of the season Macclesfield increased their lead as a wonderful lofted pass from Rooney saw Mellor run into the box and score to seal the deal The league leaders are in their most comfortable position yet in the Northern Premier League as they sit 22 points ahead of second place The Silkmen are once again away in their next fixture as they take on Lancaster City at the Giant Axe Stadium on Saturday 14 Apr 2025 | Latest News, Match Report Ollie Brown came close to equalising as he was in a good position on the edge of the box the away side’s lead doubled as Kengni made a fantastic run into the box before poking the ball under Joe Cracknell The second half was all about Macclesfield remaining ahead Lewis Whitham came close to putting Guiseley back into the game as his curling effort was just off target at the far post John Rooney came close to extending the lead for the Northern Premier League Champions as his close attempt was denied by the keeper The Lions were desperate to get a goal back as Gabriel Johnson found himself in a good position to score a header but it wasn’t powerful enough to test Dearnley Johnson came close to putting himself on the scoresheet again when his firing effort barely missed the target It was all joy in the end for Robbie Savage’s side as Diego De Girolamo got his first goal for the Silkmen in stoppage time after an unbeatable header from Paul Dawson’s assist The Northern Premier League Champions have reached 100 points in the table with three games remaining Macclesfield will return to the Leasing.com Stadium on Saturday where they take on Ilkeston Town 06 Dec 2024 | Latest News, Match Preview Old rivalries become reunited on Saturday as the latest installment of Macclesfield vs Altrincham takes place in the Isuzu FA Trophy A rivalry stretching back over 100 years returns at the J Davidson Stadium as Robbie Savage’s side makes the journey to Greater Manchester The Silkmen got past National League North leaders Curzon Ashton in the previous round via a penalty shootout whereas our hosts enter the competition at this stage It is set to be a great occasion for both clubs both on and off the field with a sold-out away following making the journey Sean Etaluku is cup-tied for Saturday’s clash Elliott Whitehouse trained for the first time in over 10 weeks on Thursday and is pushing towards a return There are no other injury concerns for Robbie Savage’s side There will be no ticket sales on the day to Silkmen supporters Any supporter found to have purchased a home ticket will be refused entry and no refund will be given Please take the time to read the important supporters information ahead of tomorrow: SUPPORTER INFORMATION – ALTRINCHAM We will be providing Live Updates via our Social Media Channels as the game goes on this evening https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2024-2025/fa-trophy/altrincham/macclesfield/524079 04 Feb 2025 | Latest News, Men's First Team 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 the Bucks since 2018 and has been a part of their journey rising through the leagues to their current stature in the National League North play off places De Girolamo was a part of the Buxton squad that won the Northern Premier League back in 2022 under the stewardship of Steve Cunningham and current First-Team Coach Nigel Keogh powerful centre-forward will add great variety to our forward line and will add to an already strong cohort of attacking options Everyone at the club would like to wish Diego a warm welcome and wish him every success it's time to look back on what a special season 2024/25 has been for the football club and the town of Macclesfield.  After the play-off heartbreak against Marine