The English Football League has said it will appeal against the sanctions imposed on Macclesfield Town in June.The Silkmen were given a two-point deduction, which had been suspended from a previous charge, after failing to pay wages on time in March.Macclesfield were docked 13 points in total in the 2019-20 season, which was curtailed early after a vote by clubs because of the coronavirus pandemic.The club says it is "shocked and profoundly disappointed" at the news.Town added they "will vigorously refute the perceived notion that the commission's previous judgment was is in any way invalid".Stevenage finished bottom of League Two, a point adrift of Macclesfield.The Hertfordshire club is set to be relegated to the National League, providing the EFL receives assurances that the top tier of non-league football will go ahead in 2020-21.Soon after the independent panel's decision regarding Macclesfield's case on 19 June, Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace said his club were not ready to give up on their fight for survival. As a result, the club fear further points deductions. Watch highlights as crisis-hit Macclesfield Town suffer an FA Cup first-round upset at the hands of seventh-tier side Kingstonian. Macclesfield Town have lost 6 of their last 8 matches in English League Two.Macclesfield Town have picked up an average of 0.97 points per game since the beginning of the season in the English League Two. Macclesfield Town were deducted a total of 13 points during the 2019-20 season. On Tuesday, the season was curtailed. You can also compare Macclesfield Town and Exeter City H2H on our site: » H2H Macclesfield Town Exeter City Stevenage are blocked from contributing to an appeal against sanctions imposed on fellow League Two club Macclesfield Town. Plymouth form stats indicate an average number of goals conceded per game of 1.13 in the last 8 matches, which is 7.6% higher than their current season's average. Macclesfield form stats indicate that in the last 8 matches the team's points per game value has been averaging 0.25, which is 74.2% lower than their current season's average. Macclesfield’s statement added: “On 19 June 2020, the commission ruled that the club was to be deducted a further two points from the 2019-20 Sky Bet League Two table… In this page you will find information about the live score. An early bath, Sol's first win and a groundsman with a festive feel are among five things you may have missed in Saturday's EFL action.

BBC Sport takes a look at five things you may have missed in the EFL, on a day when one Wigan fan is left to rue a promise. "Those charges related to failing to pay a number of players on the applicable payment dates due in March 2020, failing to act with utmost good faith in respect of matters with the EFL and for breaching an order, requirement, direction or instruction of the League. Leeds ending a penalty drought and Wycombe's fifth keeper in a month are among five things you may have missed from the EFL. Macclesfield are still in danger of being relegated from League Two if the EFL docks them points. Showing assists, time on pitch and the shots on and off target.

Plymouth Argyle have won 4 of their last 8 matches in English League Two.Plymouth Argyle have conceded an average of 1.05 goals per game since the beginning of the season in the English League Two. Founded 1874 Address London Road SK11 7SP Macclesfield, Cheshire Country England Phone +44 (1625) 264 686 Fax +44 (1625) 264 692 E-mail office@mtfc.co.uk The home of Macclesfield Town Football on BBC Sport online. BBC Sport looks back at five things you may have missed on the opening Saturday of the EFL season. Tender moments, UN awards and tough tackling goalscorers are all things you may have missed from the EFL this weekend. Macclesfield Town will finish 23rd in League Two despite having 13 points deducted in the 2019-20 season. Macclesfield Town top scorers. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. The Telegraph and BBC Sport have both reported that the club are facing a disciplinary hearing over further nonpayment of wages. League Two side Macclesfield Town believe they have been treated unfairly by the EFL.

Macclesfield hope to keep out-of-contract head coach Mark Kennedy and assistant Danny Butterfield at the club. Live Football Scores, League Tables, Form Guides, Attendances, Latest News and other stats from the Premier League, Football League and Non-League football