Macclesfield vs Brentford prediction 16.02.2026 | FA Cup
Macclesfield
Kick off:
Date:
Brentford
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14.50
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6.25
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1.19
Contents
- Competition: FA Cup
- Date: 16/02/2026
- KO: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
- Venue: Moss Rose
Looking to extend their remarkable cup run, Macclesfield host Brentford in Monday evening’s final fourth-round tie.
After stunning FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in the previous round, the hosts now face another Premier League opponent in high-flying Brentford.
Macclesfield won the last meeting between these sides 17 years ago, but another victory would rank among the biggest shocks in recent FA Cup history.
Macclesfield and Brentford have met on two occasions since 2008. Both teams picked up one home win each.
Macclesfield team overview
Macclesfield come into Monday's FA Cup clash with plenty of confidence after an excellent 3:1 comeback win against Leamington Spa. James Gale's late brace secured the points for John Richard Rooney's side.
The Silkmen have been in fine form in recent weeks, picking up four wins from their last five games, including each of their last three fixtures.
A great choice for goal chasers in 2026, a minimum of three goals were scored in each of Macclesfield's last ten matches. Nine of those games finished with both teams on the scoresheet.
Head coach Rooney has no reported injury issues this week.
Last matches of Macclesfield
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Macclesfield
3 : 1
Leamington
Enterprise National League North
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Macclesfield
5 : 1
Kidderminster Harriers
Enterprise National League North
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Macclesfield
2 : 1
Bedford Town
Enterprise National League North
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Peterborough Sports
4 : 3
Macclesfield
Enterprise National League North
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Worksop Town
2 : 4
Macclesfield
Enterprise National League North
Macclesfield lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Max Dearnley
Defenders
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4
Lewis Fensome
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5
Rollin Menayese
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12
Sam Heathcote
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15
Luis Lacey
Midfielders
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28
James Edmondson
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6
Paul Dawson
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27
Josh Kay
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11
Luke Duffy
Forwards
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7
I. Buckley-Ricketts
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9
D. Bughail-Mellor
Brentford team overview
Brentford come into Monday's FA Cup clash now unbeaten in three matches after a well-deserved 1:1 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal last week. Keane Lewis-Potter's late goal secured a point for Keith Andrews's side.
The Bees have been in largely excellent form this year, picking up five wins while losing just two of their last nine games played since the start of January.
While in strong form, Brentford kept just one clean sheet in their five most recent games, and they should be wary of the threat posed by their non-league hosts.
Head coach Andrews has three players missing this week. Injured trio Fabio Carvalho, Joshua Dasilva and Rico Henry remain sidelined.
Last matches of Brentford
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Brentford
1 : 1
Arsenal
Premier League
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Newcastle United
2 : 3
Brentford
Premier League
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Aston Villa
0 : 1
Brentford
Premier League
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Brentford
0 : 2
Nottingham Forest
Premier League
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Chelsea
2 : 0
Brentford
Premier League
Brentford lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Caoimhin Kelleher
Defenders
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33
Michael Kayode
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20
Kristoffer Ajer
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4
Sepp van den Berg
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3
Rico Henry
Midfielders
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6
Jordan Henderson
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27
Vitaly Janelt
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19
Dango Ouattara
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8
Mathias Jensen
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7
Kevin Schade
Forwards
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9
Igor Thiago
Prediction
Macclesfield should not be under-estimated in what could prove a thrilling cup clash on Monday.
I fancy both teams to score at Moss Rose.
Three Reasons Why We Expect BTTS
- Macclesfield have seen BTTS and over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 matches
- Macclesfield scored at least 1 goal in their last 10 matches
- Brentford have seen BTTS in their last 2 matches
Main prediction Macclesfield - Brentford
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
2.00
