Macclesfield FC are still recommending people buy tickets in advance, for the Boxing Day fixture, to guarantee entry to the fixture and ease any congestion.  Supporters can still buy tickets on the day if they so wish, they would need to go to reception to purchase using cash or card, then from there head to the turnstiles with the ticket.

You can purchase your ticket here https://macclesfieldfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/macclesfield_fc_v_hyde_united_300pm

Nick Spooner has added two Christmas additions in time for the festive fixtures.

First up is Ayo Oyebanjo Quadri, Ayo was with us pre-season and impressed but paperwork issues have meant a delay in him signing.  Ayo is a pacey midfielder and winger who add much needed balance to the side.

Also signing is Ellis Johnson, Ellis came through the academies at Leeds United and Exeter City, where he was handed a squad number, and he spent some time on loan at Truro City and is someone Nick Spooner has been keeping tabs on for a while.

Welcome both Ayo and Ellis

The Tigers are back in action on Saturday as they face league leaders Radcliffe at The Project Solar Stadium in the Northern Premier League. 

The last three league games have seen Hyde draw 2-2 a in each of them, dropping them down to 8th in the table three points off Marine who currently hold the final play off spot. 

Our opponents currently sit on a perch at the top of the table, having not moved since the second week of the season. Although they’re not on good form they have the ability to score a lot of goals if they are allowed chances. However if they concede first or early they tend to let more in and are vulnerable at times defensively. Having scored a huge 55 goals in just 19 games they’ve also shown their defensive weaknesses as they’ve shipped 27, meaning they’ve conceded almost 1.5 goals per game.

The reverse fixture saw Nick Spooner’s men fall to a 2-0 defeat that saw Radcliffe score two goals in quick succession at the start of the second half, including a penalty.

The previous five meetings between the two sides have seen Radcliffe come out on top in four with The Tigers only gaining a point from any of the last five encounters. That was in this fixture last season when Jack Redshaw equalised late on to earn Hyde a point.

Callum Smith

Macclesfield FC V’s Hyde Utd 3pm 

Away supporters entry will be via turnstiles 2 and 3, which are located at the back of the car park at the North side of the ground. Turnstiles will be open from 1.30pm with standing on the North Terrace and seating at the North end of the Moss Lane (West) stand – both adjacent to each other.

NB – Spectators will be subject to bag searches and pat-downs on entry and stewards will guide fans to the appropriate areas. There will be Tea & Beer bar facilities available.”

Hear the thoughts of Nick Spooner after a hard fought draw away at Guiseley

Hyde return to action in The Northern Premier League on Saturday as they take a trip over to the Pennines as Guiseley are The Tigers opposition.

Coming off the back of a disappointing draw last week at home to Bamber Bridge, Hyde will look to bounce back in the first of 5 games in a row against sides that currently sit in the top 8 of the NPL. Nick Spooner’s men will want to get the run of games off to a good start with a victory that will ensure they stay above their opponents. 

Guiseley currently sit 3rd in the form guide, gaining twelve points from their last 6 games scoring 16 goals. Former Tiger Tom Pratt has scored 2 in his last 3 for The Lions and is on good form as he faces his old club. Last season Guiseley had to settle for mid-table mediocrity as they finished 13th with no threat of promotion or relegation at any point in the season. However they recruited well in the summer and are now pushing for the play offs as we approach Christmas. In the reverse fixture on the opening day the 2 teams couldn’t be separated as the game finished 1-1 with Bailey Thompson grabbing the goal. 

Callum Smith

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Our Under 18s did themselves proud earlier today at The Project Solar Stadium, in a Second Round Manchester County Cup tie against Ashton United.

Progression into the Quarter Finals looked to have pasted them by, being 2 nil down with 10 minutes left on the clock. But 2 goals from the young tigers pulled them back to 2-2.

Thats how it finished at the final whistle, so was all down to dreaded penalties to decide who would go through to the Second Round.

Two excellent saves from the Under 18s Goal Keeper ensured they progress into the Quarter Finals.

The Tigers are back in league action on Saturday. Following a convincing victory in the Cheshire Cup in the week Hyde host Bamber Bridge in The Northern Premier League at The Project Solar Stadium.