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First Team · Recent Form

1–2 Maghull

21 Mar 2026

Nelson 5–4

9 Mar 2026

1–2 Holker OB

7 Mar 2026

Ashton Ath 2–1

28 Feb 2026

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First Team

NWCFL Division One North · Season 2025–26

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5–4

14 Mar 2026

14 March 2026 · NWCFL Division One North · Away

Nine-goal thriller at Nelson as Maine Road concede their 1,200th home goal in dramatic defeat

Maine Road were involved in a breathless nine-goal encounter at Nelson, ultimately losing 5–4 in a match that marked a historic — if unwanted — milestone: the club conceded their 1,200th goal on home soil in NWCFL competition. Despite a gallant fightback, the result leaves The Road seven points adrift of safety.

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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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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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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.

N Source: NWCFL · Week 35

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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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March 2026 · Cheshire Football League League 2

Reserves in superb form — 4th in Cheshire Football League League 2 with 44 points

Maine Road Reserves are having an excellent 2025–26 campaign, sitting 4th in Cheshire Football League League 2 with 44 points from 21 games — just two points off third-placed Newton-Le-Willows. With four home games in their remaining fixtures, a top-three finish is very much on. Jamie Schofield leads the scoring charts with 19 goals, making the Reserves one of the most potent attacks in the division.

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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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MRFC

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.

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