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Macclesfield Football Club based in Cheshire, captured the headlines after stunning the current FA Cup holders, Crystal Palace, by defeating them by a goal in the 3rd round of FA Cup, becoming the first sixth-tier side to defeat an English Premier League outfit.
However, a question remains among football fans since the FA Cup upset: who is the owner of Macclesfield Football Club? Macclesfield F.C. is a privately owned club, operating under the leadership of Macc Football Club Limited, led by private shareholders.
Macclesfield F.C. is the successor to Macclesfield Town, a club founded in 1874. The club was liquidated and expelled from the National League for having debts over £500,000. The assets and the stadium were put on sale, which was bought by local businessman Robert Smethurst, the Macclesfield football club owner. Under his leadership, the club managed to secure three promotions in four seasons a record which has been
Macclesfield F.C. owners are a group of individual shareholders under “Macc Football Club Limited”. The original club, Macclesfield Town, was liquidated on 13 October 2020 after the club's debts exceeded £500,000. On the same day, under the leadership of Robert Smethurst, a prominent British businessman and sports entrepreneur.
The largest shareholder of Macc Football Club Limited is Ama Singh, a multi-millionaire fashion investor and businessman, with him owning 41% of the group. Robbie Savage, who is currently the manager of Forest Green Rovers, also own a percentage of the group. Here is the list of stakeholders at the club.
| Stakeholder | % Owned |
|---|---|
| Ama Singh | 41.0% |
| Sarah-Jane Smethurst | 19.3% |
| Robert Smethurst | 16.3% |
| Westwood Holdings | 12.5% |
| Darren Wrights | 5.0% |
| Jonathan Bull | 4.0% |
| Robbie Savage | 1.9% |
Robert Smethurst, who initiated the purchase of the new club, is the chairman of Macclesfield F.C. Even though he stepped down from daily operations in late 2025, he remains the most crucial figure at the club.
Jonathan Bull is the Director of Football Operations, taking over the role from Robbie Savage, after he moved to manage Forest Green Rovers. Dan Gray operates as the Commercial Director, making decisions related to sponsorships and stadium expansions.
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Robert Smethurst, the chairman andowner of Macclesfield fc, is the owner and founder of Pro Football Academy (PFA), one of the UK's largest private football academies. The academy provides professional-level coaching to thousands of children in the UK.
Ama Singh is the majority shareholder of the group. His wealth comes from his real estate and property business. He is also known for his multi-million dollar fashion investments.
Apart from his role as the director of the club, he has earned his wealth from high-level management logistics.
Robert Smethurst, the club chairman, is a multi-millionaire businessman who owns the Pro Football Academy (PFA). Robert Smethurst net worth as of 2025 is £38 million.
| Year | Total Net Worth |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £35 million |
| 2025 | £38 million |
Ama Singh is a multi-million dollar fashion investor and businessman, making investments through his investment venture, “AS 2019”. Ama Singh net worth as of 2025 is £28 million.
| Year | Total Net Worth |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £22 million |
| 2025 | £25 million |
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Macclesfield F.C. was formed after the original club, Macclesfield Town, was liquidated and expelled from the National League after the club's debts exceeded £500,000. Its assets were put for sale, including the stadium. The club assets were brought by Robert Smethurst, to bring professional football to the town.
In the club's short history, the side has seen various personnel occupying key management roles. However, Robert Smethurst has been serving as the chairman ever since the club's inception. Although he stepped down from the club's daily operations, he remains the ultimate decision-maker at the club.
| Owner/Primary Figure(s) | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Various (local figures, consortiums, Macclesfield Town Football Club Limited) | 1874–2003 |
| Amar Alkadhi (majority shareholder & chairman; initially with brother Bashar until ~2014) | 2003–2020 |
| No owner (High Court liquidation; assets sold) | September 2020 |
| Robert Smethurst | October 2020 – October 2025 |
| Collective shareholders/board (Macc Football Club Limited: Ama Singh [41% stake, major investor] | October 2025 – present |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Macclesfield F.C. Owners?
Macclesfield F.C. is owned by the Mac Football Club Limited, comprising various individual stakeholders.
How much is Macclesfield F.C Owners Net Worth?
Macclesfield F.C Owners have a combined net worth of £63 million.
Who are the major shareholders of Macclesfield F.C?
Ama Singh is the majority shareholder of Macclesfield F.C, owning 41% of the club.
Who was the first owner of Macclesfield F.C.?
Macclesfield F.C. has been owned by Macc Football Club Limited ever since its inception.
What is Macclesfield F.C. owner primary business?
Macclesfield F.C. owners are engaged in football, real estate and fashion business.
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