SILKMEN SECURE NORTH WEST COUNTIES PREMIER DIVISION PLACE

Saturday, 22 May 2021 11:57

Macclesfield FC can confirm that further to their league applications, the Football Association have accepted them into the North West Counties Premier Division for the 2021/22 campaign.

This represents Step 5 of the non-league pyramid and with it, comes automatic inclusion into next season's FA Vase competition.

It also means that their inaugural league season will commence on Saturday 31st July 2021 and we will advise our definitive fixture list once confirmed.

The Club are delighted with this outcome and can now fully commit to our preparations ahead of the new season.

They would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and dedication throughout this process.

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