Macclesfield FC has bolstered its squad by signing 23-year-old attacking midfielder Harry McHugh from Wigan Athletic on a permanent deal. The move was announced on 27 March 2026, coming shortly after the club resolved a temporary transfer embargo.
McHugh, who was born in Liverpool, joined the Wigan Athletic academy at under-13 level and went on to make over 20 first-team appearances for the club. Before moving to Macclesfield, he gained experience through loan spells at Chester FC and Ayr United. The midfielder will wear the number 31 shirt, which is sponsored by Electroserv.
The signing is part of a recent push to strengthen the team under manager John Rooney. Other recent arrivals include midfielder Theo Chapman, who joined from Scarborough Athletic, and forward Anjola Popoola, who arrived on loan from Accrington Stanley. These additions are being managed by Sporting Director Jonathan Bull as the club looks to cement its place in the league standings.
Macclesfield FC currently sits in 4th position in the National League North. The club is aiming for a strong finish to the season and a spot in the play-offs, sitting 18 points behind league leaders AFC Fylde with a game in hand. The team continues to build on a high-profile 2026 campaign, which included a historic FA Cup victory against Crystal Palace that made them the first sixth-tier side to defeat a Premier League team.
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