MATCH PREVIEW: MACCLESFIELD v BURSCOUGH. EMIRATES FA CUP EXTRA PRELIMINARY ROUND

The Silkmen are all set to contest their first-ever Emirates FA Cup tie this afternoon, as we welcome Burscough to the Leasing.com Stadium for the second consecutive week.

After a 16th minute Leon Arnasalam goal gave Danny Whitaker's side maximum points seven days ago, our Magic Man will be well aware of the threat that today's visitors pose and there is no doubt that we will have to be at our best today if we are to secure a safe passage through to the next round.

Further to last Saturday's inaugural league fixture, Macc claimed a share of the spoils in a nail-biting 4 - 4 draw at Winsford on Tuesday evening. Danny has been very clear that he wants to see a reaction from the game, with a massive defensive improvement needed.

Danny has also challenged every single one of his players to become leaders in their own right. That means improving communication levels on the pitch, eradicating individual errors, and playing with intensity throughout the whole ninety minutes.

Yet, this is the Emirates FA Cup - the most renowned and historic cup competition in the world, and as such, heroes are there to be made.

Everyone at the Club is counting down the hours until kick-off and we will need your tremendous support every step of the way this afternoon.

In terms of team news, Ryan Rogers is now fit and available for selection - whilst Sam Grimshaw, Edy Maeico, Sek Sanogi, and Leon Arnasalam remain on the sidelines. Kieran Curtis faces a race against time to be fit for the game and a judgement will be made on him closer to kick-off.

After suffering an opening day defeat here at the Leasing.com Stadium, Burscough reacted perfectly with a 3 - 1 victory against Ashton Athletic in midweek.

They showed enough in last week's fixture to suggest that they will be a difficult proposition this afternoon and therefore, everything is in place for a great Emirates FA Cup tie!

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