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Macclesfield

FA Cup · EnglandSeason 2026

Full time

2 – 2

Saturday, 3 October 2026 · 16:00

ScarboroughAthletic

PickMacclesfieldHome win
Estimated probability57%

42'0-1M. FaderaScarborough Athletic
44'0-2L. HallScarborough Athletic
HT0-2
81'1-2P. DawsonMacclesfield
89'2-2P. DawsonMacclesfield

Timestamped proof

Pronostic MarcelitoLost

Macclesfield wins

Best odds

1xBet1.74

Bet3651.67

Archived odds

Factors analysed before the event

RiskLineups, goalkeepers, injuries, and suspensions not confirmed before the match.
RiskScarborough’s result and performance at Brackley on September 26 not verified.
RiskFull form, chances, shots, xG, and pressing not established.

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RiskMacclesfield’s performance was considered below standard despite the 1-0 victory.
RiskThe 0-0 score on September 8, 2026 is associated with an inconsistent schedule.
Invalidation conditionThe official lineup confirms the absence of several Macclesfield starters or the goalkeeper.
Invalidation conditionA late medical or disciplinary announcement reveals an unanticipated major absence.
Invalidation conditionThe officially confirmed venue or schedule changes.
Invalidation conditionScarborough's lineup reveals a major absence or a reinforcement significantly exceeding expectations.

Detailed analysis

Written before the match

Macclesfield approaches this third qualifying round of the FA Cup with home advantage and a 1-0 victory over Harborough Town on 26 September, secured from a free kick with a clean sheet.

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Macclesfield approaches this third qualifying round of the FA Cup with home advantage and a 1-0 victory over Harborough Town on 26 September, secured from a free kick with a clean sheet. The favorable mechanism therefore rests on set-piece efficiency and the ability to win despite a performance deemed below standards by John Rooney on 28 September.

The decisive limitation is the lack of reliable data on lineups, absences, goalkeepers, and the recent quality of chances.

Recent form · Written before the match

Macclesfield is coming off a 1-0 home win against Harborough Town on 26 September 2026, after seven days of rest and without traveling. John Rooney nevertheless considered the performance below the expected standards.

Scarborough has had mixed recent results: 1-3 at King’s Lynn on 31 August, 5-1 against Southport on 29 August, 1-2 at Chorley on 22 August, 4-3 at Hednesford on 15 August, and 3-0 against Spennymoor on 18 August. Its match at Brackley on 26 September is mentioned, but its final score and performance have not been verified.

Shots, chances, xG, and pressing have not been established.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

The last three encounters are described by John Rooney, on 28 septembre, as draws. Two scores are recorded: Macclesfield 1-1 Scarborough Athletic on 29 novembre 2025 and Scarborough Athletic 2-2 Macclesfield on 28 février 2026.

A 0-0 draw at Macclesfield on 8 septembre 2026 is also recorded, but the schedule contains inconsistencies and this score should be treated with caution. These previous meetings indicate closely fought contests, without strong prédictive valeur since the line-ups, form and tactical choices may differ.

Absences and returns

No injury, suspension, goalkeeper absence or uncertainty regarding a starter has been confirmed for either club before 1er octobre 2026 at 18:44 UTC. The result of Brackley-Scarborough and its level of performance also remain to be verified.

Context & news

The match is the third qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup, on October 3, 2026 at 14:00 UTC, at The Leasing.com Stadium in Macclesfield; it is a single-leg match for qualification, with no first-leg score. Macclesfield scenario: the home club takes the initiative, exploits set pieces as against Harborough, and relies on home advantage.

Scarborough scenario: the team absorbs pressure, attacks spaces in transition, and rediscovers the attacking efficiency of its 5-1 and 4-3 victories. The home reading would be weakened by a defensive or goalkeeper absence, while Scarborough’s stability is limited by its inconsistent results and its trip to Cheshire.

Lineups and squad

The official line-ups have not been announced. Since 25 septembre, Macclesfield have had an additional option in defender Ed Ikpakwu, who can be used at centre-back or in midfield, with no indication that he will start.

Any rotation related to the FA Cup remains hypothetical.

Match data

Data overviewPartial data

Final4 sections availableUpdated 10 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC

LineupsPending

Pending

Events

42'GoalScarborough Athletic
44'GoalScarborough Athletic
81'GoalMacclesfield
89'GoalMacclesfield

Comparative statistics18 metricsPartial

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Head-to-head

D0–0last month
D2–28 months ago
D1–111 months ago

RecordMacclesfield · 0W · 3D · 0L

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Macclesfield

FA Cup · EnglandSeason 2026

Full time

2 – 2

Saturday, 3 October 2026 · 16:00

ScarboroughAthletic

PickMacclesfieldHome win
Estimated probability57%

42'0-1M. FaderaScarborough Athletic
44'0-2L. HallScarborough Athletic
HT0-2
81'1-2P. DawsonMacclesfield
89'2-2P. DawsonMacclesfield

Timestamped proof

Pronostic MarcelitoLost

Macclesfield wins

Best odds

1xBet1.74

Bet3651.67

Archived odds

Factors analysed before the event

RiskLineups, goalkeepers, injuries, and suspensions not confirmed before the match.
RiskScarborough’s result and performance at Brackley on September 26 not verified.
RiskFull form, chances, shots, xG, and pressing not established.

View more data

RiskMacclesfield’s performance was considered below standard despite the 1-0 victory.
RiskThe 0-0 score on September 8, 2026 is associated with an inconsistent schedule.
Invalidation conditionThe official lineup confirms the absence of several Macclesfield starters or the goalkeeper.
Invalidation conditionA late medical or disciplinary announcement reveals an unanticipated major absence.
Invalidation conditionThe officially confirmed venue or schedule changes.
Invalidation conditionScarborough's lineup reveals a major absence or a reinforcement significantly exceeding expectations.

Detailed analysis

Written before the match

Macclesfield approaches this third qualifying round of the FA Cup with home advantage and a 1-0 victory over Harborough Town on 26 September, secured from a free kick with a clean sheet.

Read the full analysis

The decisive limitation is the lack of reliable data on lineups, absences, goalkeepers, and the recent quality of chances.

Recent form · Written before the match

Shots, chances, xG, and pressing have not been established.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

Absences and returns

Context & news

Lineups and squad

Any rotation related to the FA Cup remains hypothetical.

Match data

Data overviewPartial data

Final4 sections availableUpdated 10 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC

LineupsPending

Pending

Events

42'GoalScarborough Athletic
44'GoalScarborough Athletic
81'GoalMacclesfield
89'GoalMacclesfield

Comparative statistics18 metricsPartial

MacclesfieldScarborough Athletic

—Shots on target—

—Shots—

—Fouls—

—Corners—

—Possession—

—Yellow cards—

—Red cards—

All statistics (18)

Attack

—Expected goals—

—Shots off target—

—Blocked shots—

—Shots inside the box—

—Shots outside the box—

—Offsides—

—Goals prevented—

Passing

—Pass accuracy—

—Passes—

—Accurate passes—

Defence

—Saves—

Head-to-head

D0–0last month
D2–28 months ago
D1–111 months ago

RecordMacclesfield · 0W · 3D · 0L

Verify this result

This fixture is over and appears in the public ledger with its result, even though no bet was recommended here.

3 October ledger All our results

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