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Wolves Hold Pre-Match Silence for Ethan McLeod as Macclesfield Postpones Fixture

Police are pursuing dash-cam footage in the M1 single-vehicle crash that killed the 21-year-old forward.

Overview

  • Players, staff and supporters from Wolves and Brentford observed a minute’s silence before the Premier League match at Molineux.
  • Macclesfield’s trip to Alfreton Town was postponed, and the club issued a 3pm tribute message while keeping a book of condolence open.
  • Northamptonshire Police said a white Mercedes struck a nearside metal barrier near M1 junction 15 at about 10.40pm on December 16, and McLeod was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Investigators have appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage to assist the ongoing collision inquiry.
  • McLeod joined Wolves at seven, signed a professional deal in January 2023, represented England at youth level, and Wolves have pledged support to his family, including his brother Conor in the under-21s.