Macclesfield FC share squad update as 14 players head for the exit door

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 13th May 2026

Local Sport by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 13th May 2026

14 players are heading for the exit door at Macclesfield FC.

The Silkmen have shared a squad update following the conclusion of the 2025/26 National League North season.

Just seven players are currently under contract for next season, including captain Paul Dawson and top scorer Danny Elliott.

Nine players have been released or seen their contracts expire, with a further five returning to their parent clubs following the end of their loan deals.

"We would like to say a huge thank you to all the departing players for their effort and dedication during their time at the Leasing.com Stadium and wish them all the best for the future," read a statement released by the club.

Under contract for the 2026/27 season:

Danny Elliott
Paul Dawson
Luke Duffy
Lewis Fensome
Carlos Dos Santos
Elliot Osborne
Theo Chapman

In discussion overt new contract:

Luke Matheson
Isaac Buckley-Ricketts
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson
James Gale
Sam Heathcote
Brandon Lee
Luis Lacey
Harry McHugh

Out of contract/released:

Justin Johnson
Danny Whitehead
Elliott Whitehouse
Dontai Gabidon
Regan Griffiths
Rollin Menayese
Max Dearnley
Mikey Stone
Tom Clare

Loanees returning to parent clubs

Rogan Ravenhill
Josh Kay
James Edmondson
Kacper Pasiek
Anjola Popoola

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