Holders Crystal Palace Stunned By Macclesfield In Biggest Ever Fa Cup Shock

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holders crystal palace stunned by macclesfield in biggest ever fa cup shock

Crystal Palaces defence of the FA Cup came to an embarrassing end as they were beaten 2-1 by sixth-tier Macclesfield in the biggest shock in the competitions history.

The 117 places that separate Premier League outfit Palace from Macclesfield of the National League North in the English football pyramid is the most ever overcome by an underdog side in FA Cup history.

Captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts scored either side of half-time to secure a famous victory for a club that were forced to reform in 2020 after being wound up for unpaid debts.

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