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Match reports, club updates and results for both the First Team and Reserves.

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First Team · Recent Form
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1–2 Maghull
21 Mar 2026
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Nelson 5–4
9 Mar 2026
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1–2 Holker OB
7 Mar 2026
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Ashton Ath 2–1
28 Feb 2026
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First Team
NWCFL Division One North · Season 2025–26
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Result
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8 Mar 2026
8 March 2026 · NWCFL Division One North · Home
Late Schofield strike not enough as Holker OB snatch it at the death
Jamie Schofield looked to have earned a point for Maine Road with a late equaliser, but Luke Davey's even later goal secured a 2–1 win for Holker Old Boys and left The Road still searching for crucial points.
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Result
2–1
1 Mar 2026
1 March 2026 · NWCFL Division One North · Away
Nicholson and Gilchrist goals down Maine Road in relegation six-pointer at Ashton
In a crucial bottom-of-the-table clash, goals from Joshua Nicholson and Adam Gilchrist earned Ashton Athletic a 2–1 win over Maine Road, deepening the relegation worries at Brantingham Road.
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Club News
March 2026 · Club Announcement
Maine Road FC seek new committee members as club enters exciting new chapter
The club is inviting applications for a new Chairman and volunteers to join the committee, bringing together the First Team, Reserves, Over 45s, Women's team, and Junior sides under one structure.
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Result
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21 Mar 2026
21 March 2026 · NWCFL Division One North · Home
Maghull leave Brantingham Road with the points as relegation run-in intensifies
Despite a spirited home display, Maine Road fell to a 2–1 defeat against Maghull, leaving the club six games from safety with the gap to safety unchanged. The Road must now take maximum points from their remaining fixtures to have any chance of survival.
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Cup
28 March 2026 · Edward Case Cup QF · Home · 19:45
Maine Road host AFC Blackpool in League Challenge Cup Quarter Final
Amid the league struggles, there's still cup glory on offer — Maine Road face AFC Blackpool in the quarter-final of the NWCFL League Challenge Cup (Edward Case Cup) at Brantingham Road.
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Reserves
Cheshire Football League · League 2 · Season 2025–26
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Result
2–1
16 Mar 2026
16 March 2026 · Cheshire FL League 2 · Home
Reserves beat West Didsbury & Chorlton Res 2–1 to keep top-three push alive
Maine Road Reserves secured a vital three points at home against West Didsbury & Chorlton Res, winning 2–1 to stay 4th and just two points off the top three. The win continues an impressive run of form — the Reserves have won four of their last five league games. Next up: Sandbach Town at home on Saturday 28 March (14:00).
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Social
Social Media · @maineroadres
Follow the Reserves on Instagram for matchday photos and updates
The Reserves post regular matchday content, team news and match updates on their Instagram page. Follow @maineroadres for behind-the-scenes content from the squad.
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Facebook
Social Media · Maine Road Reserves
Latest Reserves news, results and squad updates on Facebook
Maine Road Reserves post their latest results, team sheets and news to their official Facebook page. The most up-to-date source for Reserves match information throughout the season.
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Club News
2025–26 · Club Structure
Reserves brought under unified club structure alongside First Team and junior sides
As part of the club's new governance structure, the Reserves team is now fully integrated alongside the First Team, Women's team, Over 45s, and the Junior and Youth sections — all under one committee.
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Season
2025–26 Season · Cheshire FL League 2
Can the Reserves break into the top three? Just two points off with games in hand
With fixtures running out, Maine Road Reserves are just two points behind third-placed Newton-Le-Willows — and crucially have games in hand. With 74 goals scored this season and Jamie Schofield firing on all cylinders, the Reserves are well placed to push for one of the best finishes in the club's recent history.