How to watch today's Macclesfield vs Brentford FA Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Macclesfield will be aiming to produce another big upset when they host Brentford, fresh off their historic giant-killing of FA Cup holders Crystal Palace.

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Macclesfield vs Brentford, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Fubo USA
	UK	TNT Sports
	Australia	Stan Sport
	Canada	Sportsnet
	India	Sony Sports Network
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	Astro
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Macclesfield vs Brentford kick-off time

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Macclesfield and Brentford will kick off on 16 Feb 2026 at 19:30 GMT and 14:30 EST.

Match Preview

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Macclesfield are riding a wave of momentum on a three-match unbeaten run, having secured victories in each of their last three games, as they target a fourth straight win against Brentford.  

The Silkmen, fresh from their historic giant-killing upset that eliminated FA Cup holders and Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in the previous round, will draw huge inspiration from that seismic achievement when hosting the improving Bees at Leasing.com Stadium. 

However, Brentford, who remain undefeated in their last three matches across all competitions, will approach the tie with extra caution against the FA Cup giant-killers Macclesfield. 

The Bees comfortably progressed past Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in the previous round and will be full of confidence as they look to dispatch another lower-league opponent and keep their cup run alive.

Injuries, key stats

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Macclesfield have Danny Elliott unavailable due to injury and Josh Kay suspended after accumulating yellow cards in the FA Cup.

Brentford, on the other hand, have Fábio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo, and Josh Dasilva on their injury list, with Kevin Schade suspended.

However, the historical record between the original Macclesfield Town (which folded in 2020) and Brentford consists of four League Two matches from 2007–2009.

Each side claimed two victories and no draws—Macclesfield Town winning both home games (1-0 in 2007 and 2-0 in 2009), while Brentford took both away fixtures (1-0 in 2008 and 1-0 later in 2008).

Team news & squads

Form

Head-to-Head Record

MAC

Last 4 matches

BRE

2

Wins

0

Draws

2

Wins

• Macclesfield

  2

  -

  0

  Brentford

• Brentford

  1

  -

  0

  Macclesfield

• Brentford

  1

  -

  0

  Macclesfield

• Macclesfield

  1

  -

  0

  Brentford

3

Goals scored

2

Games over 2.5 goals

0/4

Both teams scored

0/4

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Macclesfield vs Brentford today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belong on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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