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Crystal Palace Eliminated by 6th Tier Team in FA Cup Upset

Published January 10, 2026, 15:16

Crystal Palace suffered a historic defeat in the FA Cup, being eliminated by Macclesfield, a team from the 6th tier of English football. The match ended 2-1, with Macclesfield scoring in the 43rd and 60th minutes, while Palace pulled one back in the 90th minute with a direct free kick. Macclesfield's victory is considered one of the biggest shocks in the history of the FA Cup, with fans storming the pitch after the final whistle. Macclesfield opened the scoring with a header from Dawson and doubled their lead with a controversial goal from Buckley-Ricketts. Despite Palace's efforts to equalize, they failed to avoid elimination. In other cup matches, Wolves easily defeated Shrewsbury 6-1, while Leicester won 2-0 against Cheltenham, both securing their place in the 4th round.