Holders Crystal Palace suffer one of worst FA Cup shocks at Macclesfield

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin Hand,News AgenciesJanuary 10, 2026 at 04:19 PM

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In a major FA Cup upset on January 10, 2026, sixth-tier Macclesfield Town defeated Premier League Crystal Palace 2-1 at Moss Rose. Macclesfield took the lead in the 43rd minute with a goal from captain Paul Dawson and extended it in the 60th minute with a goal from Isaac Buckley-Ricketts. Crystal Palace's Yeremy Pino scored in the final minute, but Macclesfield held on for the win. Macclesfield, coached by John Rooney, reached the fourth round, marking one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history. The victory sparked celebrations as fans stormed the field.

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Yeremy Pino 40% Walter Benítez 40% Manchester City 40% Wayne Rooney 40% Luke Duffy ×250% Chris Richards 50% United Kingdom 50% John Rooney ×260% Paul Dawson ×260% Isaac Buckley-Ricketts ×260% Crystal Palace ×490% Macclesfield Town ×795%

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fa cup 100% upset 90% macclesfield town 90% crystal palace 80% football 70% lower league 60% fourth round 50% john rooney 40% premier league 40%

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