Macclesfield FC has launched an investigation into a suspected arson attempt at its Leasing.com Stadium, which occurred overnight on Tuesday. The club confirmed there were no casualties.
In a statement released in the early hours, the club urged the public to avoid the area and keep windows shut while emergency services tackled the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The stadium, which dates to 1891 and has a capacity of 6,355, was the scene of Macclesfield's historic FA Cup upset in January, when the sixth-tier side defeated Premier League champions Crystal Palace 2-1 – the biggest shock in the competition's 155-year history.
Managed by John Rooney, younger brother of England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, Macclesfield were eliminated in the next round by Brentford. The club said it would make no further comment at this stage.
