Northern Premier League

Macclesfield 4-0 Leek Town: Berry’s on fire again as Silkmen stun Leek

Macclesfield extended their lead at the top of the league to eight points following their victory over local rivals Leek Town.

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 January 2023

DIV 1 WEST
MACCLESFIELD 4 LEEK TOWN 0
By Josh Knowles

Berry 27, 35, 45, Hardy 32

BERRY NICE DAY: Macclesfield’s James Berry celebrates his second goal and James Hardy, inset top, enjoys his strike, while Brandon Lee dances through two Leek defenders, inset bottom
PICTURE: Danny Taylor

MACCLESFIELD extended their lead at the top of the league to eight points following their victory over local rivals Leek Town.
A first-half hat-trick from James Berry as well as a wonderful volley from James Hardy sealed the victory for the Silkmen who are now unbeaten in seven games in all competitions...

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