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Sixth-Tier Macclesfield Oust Holders Crystal Palace in Record FA Cup Upset

The phoenix club’s win is the first by a non‑league side over the Cup holders since 1909.

Overview

  • Paul Dawson headed the opener and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts added a second before Yeremy Pino’s late free kick in a 2-1 third-round win at Moss Rose.
  • The teams were separated by 117 league places, the biggest gap ever overturned in the competition.
  • Manager John Rooney hailed a deserved performance as brother Wayne watched on, fighting back tears on BBC coverage.
  • Palace boss Oliver Glasner said his side showed "no kind of quality" and "deserved to lose," extending their winless run to nine matches.
  • Supporters flooded the pitch as Macclesfield dedicated the victory to 21-year-old Ethan McLeod and now await Monday’s fourth-round draw after a rapid rise under owner Robert Smethurst.