Scarborough Athletic vs Macclesfield (6 October 2026, FA Cup): match facts, form and head-to-head

Scarborough Athletic were undone at home by a late surge from Macclesfield, succumbing to a 1‑2 defeat that leaves the visitors buoyed by three points. The loss drops the hosts further down the table, while Macclesfield climb, tightening the gap to the promotion places. In their third meeting of the campaign, the balance of power shifted once more, with Macclesfield now holding two victories to Scarborough’s none and a single draw. The result also nudges the season‑long head‑to‑head tally to three matches, underscoring the clear advantage Macclesfield have established over their northern rivals.