Macclesfield’s current club, Macclesfield FC (the phoenix club that replaced Macclesfield Town), is owned by a group of shareholders led by local investor Ama Singh, alongside Robert Smethurst and members of the Smethurst family.

Quick Scoop: Who owns Macclesfield (now Macclesfield FC)?

After the original Macclesfield Town FC was wound up in 2020 due to debts, its assets were bought by local businessman Robert Smethurst , who relaunched the club as Macclesfield FC.

As the club has developed, the formal ownership structure has evolved into a shareholder group rather than a single “owner”.

Current ownership and key figures

According to the club’s official company details, the people listed as Owners & Directors of Macclesfield Football Club are:

  • Ama Singh
  • Robert Smethurst
  • Sarah‑Jane Smethurst
  • Jonathan Bull

The main shareholders and their approximate stakes are:

  • AS 2019 – 41%
  • Sarah‑Jane Smethurst – 19.3%
  • Robert Smethurst – 16.3%
  • Westwood Holdings – 12.5%
  • Darren Wright – 5%
  • Jonathan Bull – 4%
  • Robbie Savage – 1.9%

This means control sits primarily with AS 2019 (linked to Ama Singh) plus the Smethurst family, with several minority investors including former player and broadcaster Robbie Savage.

From Macclesfield Town to Macclesfield FC

  • In 2020, Macclesfield Town FC was wound up in the High Court over unpaid debts of more than £500,000.
  • The club’s assets and Moss Rose ground were sold to Macc Football Club Limited , headed by Robert Smethurst, who then created Macclesfield FC as a new club.
  • Robbie Savage joined the board and became Head of Football, helping front the relaunch and rebuild.

So if you’re asking “who owns Macclesfield Town” today, the original company no longer operates as a league club; the modern club carrying the town’s football identity, Macclesfield FC , is owned by a shareholder group led by Ama Singh and the Smethurst family , with several other investors including Robbie Savage.

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