Macclesfield FC secured a 2-1 home victory against Bedford Town on January 31, 2026, at the Leasing.com Stadium (Moss Rose) in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The win earns the club three important points as they continue to push for a place in the promotion play-offs.
The match was the first time the two teams had met at Macclesfield since the death of Macclesfield forward Ethan McLeod in a car accident on 16 December 2025, following the reverse fixture at Bedford. The result has been described as a significant emotional moment for the local community and the club.
Manager John Rooney said: “To get the three points today was about more than just the league table. The lads showed incredible character, especially given the history between these two sides this season. We are looking upward, not behind us.” The club captain added: “The atmosphere at the Leasing.com Stadium today was the difference. When they pulled one back, the fans lifted us to see the game out.”
The club is playing its first season in the Enterprise National League North after several years of rapid progress since the phoenix club was formed in 2020. BBC Sport and other outlets have documented Macclesfield’s successive promotions since reformation.
This latest victory keeps the club in a strong position in the league table as they enter a busy month of matches. The team is scheduled for several televised fixtures in February as they continue their bid for another promotion.
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