Macclesfield FC issue a statement warning to ‘stay away’ from the area after their Moss Rose stadium was set on fire.
The National League North side state that the stadium fire was a suspected arson attempt, while Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed an outbuilding adjacent to the club’s shop was well alight.
An initial investigation indicates the fire was started deliberately, with further updates to followm police appealing for information.
No comedy here, it appears from this video that part of the Moss Rose is on fire. 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/mMbFyai6Fl
— Silkmen Army (@silkmenarmy) March 3, 2026
CLUB STATEMENT pic.twitter.com/p2sac2g9gI
— Macclesfield FC (C) (@thesilkmen) March 3, 2026
CLUB STATEMENT:
Macclesfield FC are aware of a suspected arson attempt at the Leasing.com stadium in the late hours of yesterday evening / early hours of this morning.
Emergency services have responded immediately and are on site tackling the blaze in the affected area/s.
Despite understandable concern, we urge everyone to please avoid the area, anyone nearby to keep windows shut, and not to approach the stadium or disrupt the progress of the emergency services.
We would like to reassure everyone that the situation is under control there are no casualties and investigations are already underway in to the cause of the fire.
We would like to thank everyone for their concern and the timely response of those who alerted emergency services so quickly.
Macclesfield FC will be making no further comment at this stage whilst the investigation develops.
STATEMENT FROM CHESHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE:
Date/Time:
03 March 2026 – 00:52
Address
London Road
Macclesfield
Attendance
Two fire engines from Macclesfield
Details
Just before 1:00 North West Fire Control received reports of flames visible over a wall of the Moss Rose stadium, home to Macclesfield Football Club.
When they arrived, they found an outbuilding adjacent to the club’s shop well alight.
Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the blaze using hose reel water jets. They remained at the scene until 4:30, damping down and using a thermal imaging camera to check for hotspots.
An initial investigation indicates that the fire was started deliberately. Cheshire Police attended the incident.
Anyone with information can call Cheshire Police on 101.
Here’s the social media reaction as Macclesfield issue a statement warning to ‘stay away’ from the area after their stadium was set on fire…
@kaznyemh: Why would anyone want to do such a horrible thing.
@LiverpoolShots_: Jeez hope there’s not too much damage 🙏
@adoodlebug10: Fuck me man, hope all is resolved
@AGroundsss: What a disgrace some people are. You literally can’t have anything in this world without someone wanting to take it or ruin it. Hope they catch who ever it is
@benmfc1874: Horrible rat cunts btw. On top of an amazing year so far fkr revenue this is gonna cost the club
Lisa Marie Kemp: Hope not too serious from a Hastings united fan
Dave Harries: Bristol City fan, who listened to your recent cup run, here. Glad nobody was hurt and I hope that a quick recovery from any damage can be achieved.
Kim Smith: Thinking of you all from an Oxford City FC supporter
Alan Davies: Massive relief that nobody has been harmed. I hope the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice. Good luck Macclesfield, you have had such a torrid time in recent years. Port Vale supporter
Emma Crook: Absolutely disgraceful… glad no one is hurt physically. Why would someone do this? I hope someone has footage of this to sort this out swiftly and respectfully. Sad times
Conor Griffin: Thank god for no casualties!! The football family are all with you through this terrible time!! Brentford fan.
Graham Jenkins: Really awful news to wake up to! I hope the damage is minimal and, if it was arson, that the culprit is found and arrested. Best wishes to all at Macclesfield FC. ☹️☹️☹️
Michael Beardmore: Hope all ok. Accy stanley fan.
Lindon Davies: Thinking of you and as a stoke city supporter, if you need volunteers please ask for help. We are with you.
Derek Robinson: This is utterly disgusting, for this to happen to a phoenix club like Macc who have recently been in the press for great reasons to now deal with this is devastating. I hope the damage isn’t too bad and hope the club are still able to function without much disruption. From a Dale fan, come on Macc you’ve got this.
Roger H A Williams: Hope you are all ok, Bedford Town fan
Sam Cummins: Very sorry to hear this 😔 and thinking of everyone at Macc 🙏 Hereford fan 🐮
Louise Nicholson: What the hell?? Hope there isn’t a lot of damage and no injuries xx
Rach Lewis-Shilvock: Gutted to be reading this thinking of you all from a Stourbridge fc fan x
Christine Ainsley: Hope there’s not been much damage and that no-one has been injured. From a Scarborough Athletic fan.
Andy Tallis: First and foremost, thankfully no one is harmed. As if this club hasn’t already been through enough this season!!! Disruption when Savage left at short notice and several key players followed. Tragedy of the young, talented Ethan’s sad passing and now some mindless persons trying to burn the stadium down. Best wishes to the owners, staff & players as well as the fantastic supporters. Nothing will stop Macclesfield fc on their journey back to the football league. Silkmen 💙⚽️
George Westwood: There are some very strange people out there, What on earth? Best wishes Seadog fan.
Damian Capper: That’s so sad, glad everyone’s ok. On a positive note, great to see so many supportive messages from fans of other clubs up & down the country. It’s how football should be. Thank you real footy fans. 👍⚽️
Helen Jagger: Glad no one was hurt and hope the damage is not too severe. Can’t understand why anyone would want to do this, I hope the person/people responsible are caught. 💙🤍
Donna Hill: Wtf is wrong with people 😠
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