Match

Buxton vs Macclesfield: prediction and stats

National League - NorthNational League North - 42Kick-off on March 29, 2027 at 02:00 PM (UTC)The Silverlands, Buxton, Derbyshire

BuxtonMacclesfield

The Footlab model makes Buxton the favourite at 39%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Macclesfield. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Buxton vs Macclesfield?

A very open match: only 49 Elo points separate Buxton (1,920) and Macclesfield (1,969).

Buxton win39 %
Draw25 %
Macclesfield win37 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Buxton have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Macclesfield have 8, 3 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Buxton
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Hebburn Town(home)1-2National League - North
Aug 18, 2026Bedford Town(away)1-2National League - North
Aug 15, 2026Southport(away)1-1National League - North
Aug 8, 2026Hereford(home)2-1National League - North
Aug 1, 2026Warrington Town(away)2-1Friendlies Clubs
Macclesfield
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Brackley Town(home)2-1National League - North
Aug 18, 2026Spalding United(away)0-0National League - North
Aug 15, 2026Radcliffe(home)2-1National League - North
Aug 8, 2026Marine(away)1-0National League - North
Aug 1, 2026United of Manchester(home)2-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Buxton win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 Macclesfield win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 3, 2026Buxton 2-4 MacclesfieldNational League - North
Dec 26, 2025Macclesfield 0-2 BuxtonNational League - North
Sep 16, 2023Macclesfield 2-0 BuxtonFA Cup
Aug 1, 2023Buxton 0-3 MacclesfieldFriendlies Clubs

Last archived meeting: Buxton vs Macclesfield on Apr 3, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Buxton score 2.1 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Macclesfield score 1.4 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Buxton2.11.2410/1510/15
Macclesfield1.41.239/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Buxton sit 14th in National League - North (4 points from 4 matches) and Macclesfield sit 4th (10 points from 4 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Macclesfield43105210
14Buxton4112564

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Buxton vs Macclesfield?
The Footlab model makes Buxton the favourite at 39%, against 25% for a draw and 37% for Macclesfield.
Where and when is Buxton vs Macclesfield played?
Buxton vs Macclesfield is played on March 29, 2027 at 02:00 PM (UTC) at The Silverlands, in the National League - North.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 63% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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