CAMBRIDGE 2 MACCLESFIELD TOWN 0

The Silkmen were defeated for the first time since October 6th, as Cambridge were 2-0 winners at the Abbey Stadium. Two goals in three second half minutes did the damage for a Macc side who were denied what looked to be a good goal from Holroyd for offside.

The home side started what would be a goal-less first half brightly and had tried their luck three times in the opening five minutes. First Michael Gash forced Cronin into early action and former Silkmen loanee Tom Elliott `s shot saw another save from Cronin and before flashing a header past the post.

The Silkmen`s first effort on goal came from former Cambridge man Keiran Murtagh, but his effort from range