Sixth-tier Macclesfield Town achieved a historic FA Cup upset by defeating holders Crystal Palace 2-1. Captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts scored for Macclesfield, while Yeremy Pino netted a late consolation for Palace. The victory, bridging 117 league places, marks one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history. Macclesfield's coach, John Rooney, expressed immense pride in his team's performance against the Premier League side.