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flag Macclesfield FC, a sixth-tier team, beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup, becoming the first non-league club to eliminate a top-flight side.

flag Macclesfield FC, a sixth-tier team, stunned Premier League side Crystal Palace with a 2-1 FA Cup victory on January 10, 2026, becoming the first non-league club to eliminate a top-flight side in the competition’s history. flag Goals from captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts gave Macclesfield a lead they held despite a late goal from Yeremy Pino. flag The win, dedicated to late player Ethan McLeod, who died in a December car crash, was emotionally charged, with his family in attendance and photos displayed in the changing rooms. flag Manager John Rooney, brother of Wayne Rooney, praised his team’s unity and composure, while Wayne expressed deep emotion on live TV, calling the achievement “absolutely superb.” The result marked one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history.

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