MOSS ROSE
Moss Rose was a League ground for 22 seasons
from 1 Jul 2018 to 20 Aug 2020
and from 1 Jul 1997 to 30 Jun 2012
and from 1 Jul 1990 to 25 Aug 1992
The 177th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1891
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Macclesfield | 1 Aug 1891 | Current | The club was promoted into the Football League Division 3 from the Football Conference in 1997. | |
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Chester | 1 Aug 1990 | 31 Jul 1992 | Chester City FC, with no home ground, was obliged to play at Moss Rose for two seasons until Morrisons, the company that purchased the Sealand Road site for use as a supermarket, had constructed a new venue, the Deva Stadium, for the clubβs use in Chester. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1990 | Chester | Moved from Sealand Road to Moss Rose |
| 25 Aug 1992 | Chester | Moved from Moss Rose to Deva Stadium |
| 1 Jul 1997 | Macclesfield | Promoted to the League |
| 30 Jun 2012 | Macclesfield | Relegated from the League |
| 1 Jul 2018 | Macclesfield | Promoted to the League |
| 20 Aug 2020 | Macclesfield | Relegated from the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Hallifield FC moved here in 1897 and changed its name to Macclesfield in 1904. In 1906 a covered seated main stand was constructed on the east side and, about this time, a long narrow roof erected on the west side. The club record attendance of 9,003 was established at the Cheshire Senior Cup 1st Round tie v. Winsford Athletic (2-1) on February 4th, 1948.
The main stand was replaced in 1960 by a short cantilever roofed 650 seat structure and by the time that Chester City first used the ground for Football League fixtures in 1990 there was uncovered terracing at each end and a short cover, subsequently extended, over the terracing on the west side.
The main stand was replaced in 1960 by a short cantilever roofed 650 seat structure and by the time that Chester City first used the ground for Football League fixtures in 1990 there was uncovered terracing at each end and a short cover, subsequently extended, over the terracing on the west side.
Further improvements saw the construction of an all-seat stand at the south end and a temporary all-seat stand with a canvas roof was provided on the west side of the ground following Macclesfield Town FCβs entry into the Football League and subsequent promotion to the Second Division in 1998. This temporary structure was removed in 2000 and a new 1,743 seat stand built in its place. The capacity at the start of the 2004/5 season was 6,307 with 2,561 seats and the pitch size 109 x 72 yards.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- Moss Rose, London Road, Macclesfield, SK11 7SP
- Main phone
- 01625 264 686
- Ticket prices
- Stand Adults Β£18, Concessions Β£14, Under 16's Β£5* Under 12's Free*
Terrace: Adults Β£14, Concessions Β£10, Under 16's Β£5* Under 12's Free*
Concessions apply to Over 60's and Students with valid NUS Card.
* Must be accompanied by an adult.
Programme Β£3.00 - If driving
- From the North:
Exit the M6 at junction 19 (Knutsford) and follow the A537 to Macclesfield. Follow the signs to the Town Centre. The ground is signposted from the Town Centre but if in doubt follow the signs towards Leek (A523) the ground is about one mile out of town on the A523.
From the South:
Exit the M6 at junction 17 (Sandbach) and follow the A534 to Congleton. From here take the A536 to Macclesfield. After passing the 'Millers' pub on the left continue for about 1/4 of a mile and take the first right after the speed-camera onto Moss Lane. Follow Moss Lane until you reach the ground.
- Public transport
- The railway station is about one and a quarter miles from the Moss Rose ground, and is about 24 minutes. When you leave the station, at the bottom of the station approach, turn left into Sunderland Street and follow until the traffic lights at the War Memorial and gardens, then turn left onto Mill Lane cross onto the opposite side of the road at the traffic lights and follow this road it becomes Cross Street and later becomes London Road, the ground is on the right just before road crosses over the railway.
MAP
Moss Rose