A final gate of 4,034 was recorded at the Leasing.com stadium on Saturday 1 April 2023, some 2,000 more than what is understood to be the previous highest attendance for a Trafford match.

In an extraordinary twist of fate, captain Astley Mulholland also recorded his 100th appearance for the club.

The whites lost 3-1 to Macclesfield, a result that was enough to crown the Silkmen as champions of the Pitching In Northern Premier League (West Division).

But defeat did not deflate the loyal following of around 180, who were beaming with pride after their special day out.

Reacting after the match, Trafford’s Manager Danny Caldecott praised the “incredible turnout” of the travelling support.

He tweeted: “Congratulations to Macclesfield on winning the league. Very good side and brilliant set up. Not to be for us today, but what an incredible turnout from
@TraffordFCSC. Thank you so much for your support.”

Fans responded by saying they were “proud to support you and the lads.”

Speaking after the match Caldecott said: “As a team we weren’t at our best unfortunately. Making mistakes against Macclesfield is always going to cost you, and it did.”

Paying tribute to Astley Mulholland, the Manager said: “Ast has been first class since I brought him to the club, I’m delighted but not surprised he’s made 100 appearances so quickly. He’s everything you want in a captain.”

A huge thanks club secretary Graham Foxall for co-ordinating ticket sales over the past month.