The Leasing.com Stadium will host an exciting FA Cup match on Monday night, where National League North team Macclesfield faces Premier League team Brentford.
Macclesfield is in great form, winning six out of their last seven league games and scoring 22 goals during that time. They made headlines this season by defeating Crystal Palace in the third round, marking a significant upset in FA Cup history.
Brentford, sitting seventh in the Premier League, aims to secure a place in the fifth round, having recently drawn 1–1 with league leaders Arsenal. The Bees are keen to avoid any surprises in this matchup.
Macclesfield vs Brentford – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
- Kick-off: 19:30 GMT
- Venue: Leasing.com Stadium, Macclesfield
- Referee: Darren England
- VAR: Not in operation
Team News
Macclesfield
Coach John Rooney will be without forward Danny Elliott due to a knee injury and midfielder Josh Kay, who is suspended. The team will look to D’Mani Mellor, who has scored seven goals in his last seven games, along with Isaac Buckley-Ricketts for attacking strength.
Brentford
Keith Andrews may rotate his squad after a busy week. Igor Thiago could be rested, allowing 19-year-old Kaye Furo to make his debut. Captain Nathan Collins may return to the starting lineup, while Kevin Schade is out due to suspension. Fábio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo, and Josh Dasilva continue to recover from injuries.
Form
Macclesfield
Macclesfield has performed well at home this season, earning 33 points out of a possible 48. They have won three FA Cup matches so far and could make history by being the first team to win four in their debut season since Rangers in 1886. Their offense has been strong, averaging over three goals per game in recent league matches.
Brentford
Brentford is favored to win but must navigate a tough match against a non-league team. Historically, top-flight teams have advanced from 26 of 28 fourth-round ties against non-league sides. This is Brentford’s first FA Cup match as a Premier League team against a non-league team. They recently kept a clean sheet in a 2–0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the third round.
Predicted Lineups
Macclesfield Predicted XI: Dearnley; Fensome, Menayese, Heathcote, Lacey; Edmondson, Dawson, Duffy, Buckley-Ricketts; Bughail-Mellor, Mellor
Brentford Predicted XI: Valdimarsson; Hickey, Collins, Pinnock, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Damsgaard; Donovan, Furo, Nelson
How to Watch Macclesfield vs Brentford?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, starting at 19:00 GMT.
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