Macclesfield created the biggest shock in the history of the FA Cup as the non-league side overcame holders Crystal Palace in a stunning third round upset.
Palace had enjoyed their greatest day in the club’s history in their last appearance in the competition when they beat Man City at Wembley in May to earn their first major trophy.
The Eagles were on the wrong end of FA Cup magic this time around with Oliver Glasner‘s side – who lie 13th in the Premier League – coming unstuck against a side 117 places below them in English football’s pyramid.
Macclesfield – who are 14th in the National League North – secured a stunning 2-1 victory over the holders.
Captain Paul Dawson set the scene for the FA Cup upset by heading in from a Luke Duffy corner in the closing stages of the first half. The prospect increased when Isaac Buckley-Ricketts doubled their advantage in the 60th minute.
Palace, who fielded England internationals Marc Guehi and Adam Wharton in their starting line-up and brought on club record £35million signing Brennan Johnson at half-time, were given hope in the closing minutes.
Jeremy Pino curled in a free kick in the 90th minute, before six minutes of added time were signalled.
Macclesfield, who are managed by Wayne Rooney’s younger brother John, held on to seal the stunning FA Cup upset.
