Macclesfield secured a late equalizer against Anstey Nomads in their FA Cup fixture on Sunday, setting up a replay at Anstey’s home ground on Tuesday night. The Step 3 Nomads had taken the lead through Corey Grantham’s close-range finish in the 21st minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Macclesfield goalkeeper Christian Dibble failed to hold a strike from Lewis Gibbens.

Macclesfield captain Danny Elliott played a central role in salvaging a draw, heading in an equalizer in the 81st minute after receiving a cross from Adan George. Earlier in the match, Elliott missed an opportunity to put the Silkmen ahead when his ninth-minute penalty was saved by Nomads goalkeeper Harley Price.

Throughout the match, both goalkeepers made pivotal saves that kept the scoreline tight. Dibble denied attempts from Grantham and Oscar Tonge to prevent the Nomads from extending their lead, while Price also tipped over a powerful volley from Elliott.

The conclusion of the match was marked by on-field tension, with Nomads manager Conrad Logan and player Ruben Gill both sent off following the equalizer. This incident has added a contentious element heading into the replay.

Macclesfield will be looking to replicate their previous season’s FA Cup success, when they famously defeated Premier League side Crystal Palace in the third round before falling to Brentford. The upcoming tie at Anstey offers them a chance to progress beyond the early rounds once again.