In a significant FA Cup upset, sixth-tier Macclesfield defeated defending champions Crystal Palace 2-1 in the third round. This marks the first time a non-league team has eliminated the FA Cup holders in 117 years. Macclesfield secured their victory with goals from Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts, while Crystal Palace's Yeremi Pino scored their lone goal. Other notable results included Aston Villa defeating Tottenham 2-1 and Chelsea securing a 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic.