Giant Killing: Macclesfield Town’s FA Cup 2026 Upset Against Crystal Palace
Macclesfield Town pulled off a massive FA Cup 2026 upset by defeating holders Crystal Palace 2-1. Read how John Rooney's men made history at Moss Rose.
The magic of the FA Cup is alive and well in 2026. In one of the competition's most stunning results, Macclesfield Town, a team sitting in the sixth tier of English football, knocked out the defending champions Crystal Palace with a 2-1 victory. It's a result that'll be remembered for decades.
Inside the Macclesfield Town 2026 FA Cup Upset
Playing at the 5,900-capacity Moss Rose stadium, the 'Silkmen' didn't look like underdogs. Captain Paul Dawson ignited the crowd in the 43rd minute with a powerful header. The dream became a reality in the 60th minute when Isaac Buckley-Ricketts deftly finished a scramble in the box, putting the home side up 2-0.
The Rooney Factor and Palace's Dismal Day
Guided by John Rooney—the younger brother of Wayne Rooney—Macclesfield showed incredible discipline. Despite a late free-kick goal from Palace's Yeremy Pino, the Premier League side couldn't find an equalizer. A foul throw by Chris Richards in stoppage time summed up a frustrating afternoon for the holders.
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