Stephen Roy Macauley (born 4 March 1969 in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire) is an English former professional footballer, who played primarily as a central defender. He began his career at Manchester City as a trainee. After a brief spell at local Fylde coast side Fleetwood Town, he joined Crewe Alexandra in March 1992 for a fee of £25,000. He went on to spend ten years at the South Cheshire club under manager Dario Gradi. He was the first team coach at Fleetwood Town.