Former Rochdale defender Luke Matheson, who famously scored against Manchester United as a 16-year-old in 2019, expressed his pride in playing for his hometown fans. "To give back to the fans of this town is the proudest thing you can do as a footballer," Matheson said before the match.
The 7.30pm GMT kick-off sees Macclesfield, who had a notable victory against Palace, looking to create another memorable moment against Brentford in the FA Cup.