The England National League North brings an intense matchup this 29.04.2026 as Macclesfield faces off against Chester. With both teams closely matched in skill and tactics, predicting the outcome becomes a captivating challenge. Explore our detailed breakdown of previous encounters, current form, and potential game-changers. Read our full prediction and make your bet with confidence!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kidderminster Harriers | 46 | 25 | 12 | 9 | 74/51 | 87 |
| 4 | Macclesfield | 46 | 24 | 7 | 15 | 81/68 | 79 |
| 5 | Buxton | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 83/61 | 73 |
| 6 | Scarborough Athletic | 46 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 61/52 | 73 |
| 7 | Chester | 46 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 66/64 | 73 |
| 8 | Merthyr Town | 46 | 22 | 4 | 20 | 95/86 | 70 |
Macclesfield vs Chester Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Macclesfield | Chester | 06.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| National League - North | Chester | Macclesfield | 30.12.2025 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Macclesfield | Chester | 03.08.2024 | 0-1 |
| National League | Macclesfield | Chester | 02.04.2018 | 1-0 |
| National League | Chester | Macclesfield | 28.08.2017 | 0-2 |
| National League | Chester | Macclesfield | 21.03.2017 | 2-3 |
| National League | Macclesfield | Chester | 25.10.2016 | 0-0 |
| National League | Chester | Macclesfield | 28.12.2015 | 0-2 |
| National League | Macclesfield | Chester | 29.08.2015 | 1-2 |
| National League | Macclesfield | Chester | 11.11.2014 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Radcliffe | Macclesfield | 25.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League - North | Macclesfield | Southport | 21.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Macclesfield | Spennymoor Town | 18.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| National League - North | South Shields | Macclesfield | 14.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| National League - North | Merthyr Town | Macclesfield | 11.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League - North | Macclesfield | Chester | 06.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| National League - North | Buxton | Macclesfield | 03.04.2026 | 2-4 |
| National League - North | Hereford | Macclesfield | 31.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| National League - North | Alfreton Town | Macclesfield | 24.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| National League - North | Macclesfield | Hereford | 21.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Chester | King's Lynn Town | 25.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| National League - North | Oxford City | Chester | 18.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League - North | Chester | AFC Fylde | 11.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League - North | Macclesfield | Chester | 06.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| National League - North | Chester | AFC Telford United | 03.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Curzon Ashton | Chester | 28.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| National League - North | Chester | Southport | 21.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League - North | Kidderminster Harriers | Chester | 14.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League - North | Merthyr Town | Chester | 10.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| National League - North | Chester | Darlington 1883 | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Macclesfield VS Chester
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Macclesfield vs Chester
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Macclesfield vs Chester
htmlThere are local derbies. And then there are this kind of local derbies. Macclesfield versus Chester in the National League North is exactly the type of fixture that makes non-league football so special — raw, intense, and utterly unpredictable. But heading into this one, the stakes feel bigger than ever.
Macclesfield sit fourth in the table with 79 points from 46 games. Chester are seventh with 73. Six points separate them, and while the gap looks comfortable on paper, the head-to-head record tells a very different story.
Here's what you need to watch for — Chester have dominated this fixture recently. In the two league meetings this season alone, Chester won both. They took a 2-0 victory at Macclesfield's ground back in April, and they won 2-0 at home in December. That's four goals scored, zero conceded against their rivals this term. That kind of dominance doesn't happen by accident.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Macclesfield's home advantage. Yes, they're the home side. Yes, the odds have them as favourites at 2.00. But their recent form is genuinely concerning. They've lost three of their last five league matches, including a brutal 4-1 hammering at South Shields. Chester, meanwhile, have won four of their last six on the road.
Here's the surprising stat that the casual fan will miss completely. Chester have conceded just 64 goals in 46 games — actually a tighter defensive record than Macclesfield's 68 against. A side that's scored 81 goals this season, Macclesfield are capable of fireworks going forward, but they've been leaking at the back. That combination is dangerous against a Chester side that punishes mistakes.
Tactically, I expect Chester to sit compact, absorb early pressure, and hit Macclesfield on the counter. They've done it twice already this season. There's no reason to change a winning formula now.
From a betting perspective, Chester at 3.50 looks like genuine value here. The draw at 3.20 is also interesting given how tight this rivalry can be. I'd personally lean toward Chester or Draw in a double chance market — it covers the two most likely outcomes based on everything the data is screaming at us.
My bold prediction? Chester win 1-0. They score first, defend brilliantly, and make it three wins from three against Macclesfield this season. Back the away side to keep a clean sheet as well — it's happened in both league encounters already.
Saturday afternoon. Rivals separated by pride and points. Chester arrive with momentum, a point to prove, and history firmly on their side. This one is going to be special — don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Turner | England | 27 | Attacker | 180 cm | 69 kg |
| D. Weeks | Wales | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Whitehouse | England | 32 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 80 kg |
| J. Taylor | England | 30 | Defender | 180 cm | 67 kg |
| L. Edwards | England | 29 | Defender | 190 cm | 80 kg |
| A. Thomas | England | 32 | Attacker | 191 cm | 75 kg |
| T. Peers | England | 30 | Attacker | 178 cm | 73 kg |
| K. Willoughby | England | 28 | Attacker | 178 cm | n/a |
| C. Norton | Wales | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. Calderbank-Park | Australia | 25 | Goalkeeper | 197 cm | n/a |
| I. Murray | Wales | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Windsor | England | 24 | Attacker | 178 cm | 70 kg |
| K. Hall | Bermuda | 27 | Attacker | 191 cm | n/a |
| K. Coates | England | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Earl | England | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| W. Stanway | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 193 cm | n/a |
| J. Beswick | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| A. Bott | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Davies | England | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| O. Rosenblatt | England | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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