Match report
Macclesfield Defeats Slough Town 3-1 in FA Cup Thriller
Slough Town
1–3
AET
Macclesfield
Dec 7, 2025
Macclesfield held on to defeat the under-strength Slough Town 3–1 in a thrilling FA Cup second round match. Despite Slough's early determination, they found themselves down to ten men when K. Oshilaja was sent off for a second yellow card. Macclesfield capitalized on their numerical advantage with two penalties and a late goal securing their place in the next round.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Slough Town 1–3 Macclesfield
- • Goals: D. Elliott (pen), James Edmondson, R. Griffiths for Macclesfield; W. Makowski (pen) for Slough Town
- • K.Oshilaja sent off at minute 66 for Slough Town
- • Substitutions made by both teams throughout the match
Lineups
Slough Town
Starting XI
- 1 A. Desbois (G)
- 5 K. Oshilaja
- 14 S. Davies
- 6 R. Greenidge (D)
- 2 T. Gidaree
- 7 T. Clarke (M)
- 22 J. Borgnis (M)
- 17 T. Dyce (M)
- 10 J. Goddard
- 24 R. Shakpoke
- 11 W. Makowski (F)
Substitutes
- 3 P. Ojemen
- 8 J. Drakes-Thomas
- 9 J. Greenidge
- 13 J. Dennison
- 15 B. Nelson
- 23 J. Myers
- 25 H. Walker
- 28 A. Janneh
- 29 L. Holness
Macclesfield
Starting XI
- 1 M. Dearnley (G)
- 4 L. Fensome (D)
- 5 R. Menayese (D)
- 12 S. Heathcote (D)
- 15 L. Lacey (D)
- 28 J. Edmondson (M)
- 11 L. Duffy (M)
- 30 M. Woltman (M)
- 23 D. Whitehead (M)
- 9 D. Mellor (M)
- 10 D. Elliott (F)
Substitutes
- 31 S. Callister
- 2 L. Matheson
- 3 B. Lee
- 7 I. Buckley
- 8 R. Griffiths
- 17 C. Dos Santos
- 20 E. McLeod
- 22 J. Johnson
- 33 C. Allen
Timeline
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38' Slough Town Card · Yellow CardK. OshilajaFoul
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42' Macclesfield Card · Yellow CardR. MenayeseFoul
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59' Slough Town subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Gidaree · On: J. Myers -
61' Slough Town subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Dyce · On: P. Ojemen -
66' Slough Town Card · Yellow CardK. OshilajaFoul
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66' Slough Town Card · Red CardK. OshilajaFoul
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68' Macclesfield Goal · PenaltyD. Elliott -
69' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Woltman · On: J. Johnson -
70' Slough Town subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Goddard · On: H. Walker -
75' Macclesfield Card · Yellow CardL. LaceyFoul
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77' Macclesfield Card · Yellow CardD. ElliottArgument
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78' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Lacey · On: B. Lee -
80' Slough Town subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Clarke · On: J. Drakes-Thomas -
81' Slough Town subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Shakpoke · On: L. Holness -
85' Macclesfield Card · Yellow CardL. FensomeArgument
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86' Slough Town Goal · PenaltyW. Makowski -
90'+1 Macclesfield subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Duffy · On: I. Buckley -
90'+9 Macclesfield Card · Yellow CardD. WhiteheadFoul
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93' Macclesfield Goal · Normal GoalJames Edmondson · Assist: L. Fensome -
103' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Whitehead · On: R. Griffiths -
105' Slough Town subst · Substitution 6Off: W. Makowski · On: J. Greenidge -
120'+1 Macclesfield Card · Yellow CardMax DearnleyTime wasting
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120' Macclesfield Goal · Normal GoalR. Griffiths
Match Stats
| Stat | Slough Town | Macclesfield |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 52% | 71% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 23 |
| Corners | 3 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 298 | 521 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 13 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 7 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 155 | 370 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 15 |
| Saves | 10 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The dismissal of K. Oshilaja in the 66th minute significantly shifted momentum towards Macclesfield, leading to a penalty goal and eventual control over the game.
- ▸ D. Elliott's second penalty conversion with just under an hour left sealed the deal for Macclesfield after Slough Town briefly narrowed the deficit.