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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.
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.
Goals from captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts gave Macclesfield a lead they held despite a late goal from Yeremy Pino.
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.
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.
El Macclesfield FC, un equipo de sexto nivel, venció al Crystal Palace por 2-1 en la FA Cup, convirtiéndose en el primer club de no liga en eliminar a un equipo de primera división.