Overview
- Paul Dawson headed the opener before half-time and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts added a second after the hour, with Yeremy Pino’s late free-kick a consolation in a 2-1 result.
- The teams were separated by 117 places in the English pyramid, the largest gap ever overturned in the competition.
- Crystal Palace became the first defending champions to lose to non-league opposition since 1908–09.
- Palace manager Oliver Glasner said his side "deserved to lose" and offered no explanation for the display, as their winless streak stretched to nine matches.
- Jubilant fans flooded the pitch, captain Dawson dedicated the win to late former teammate Ethan McLeod, and Wayne Rooney was visibly emotional as brother John guided Macclesfield through.