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Macclesfield FC Stuns Title Holders Crystal Palace in FA Cup Upset

Published January 10, 2026, 16:09
Macclesfield FC Stuns Title Holders Crystal Palace in FA Cup Upset

Macclesfield FC achieved a massive upset in the FA Cup, defeating title holders Crystal Palace 2-1. The team, which plays in the sixth tier of English football, overturned the odds and advanced to the fourth round. Macclesfield's goals were scored by Dawson and Buckley, while Palace reduced the deficit late in the game with a goal from Pino. Meanwhile, Sunderland defeated Everton in a penalty shootout 3-0, after the match ended 1-1 in normal time and extra time.