Football Daily

January 12, 2026

TL;DR

Macclesfield FC, a semi-professional team, defeated Crystal Palace in a major FA Cup upset.
The win was considered the biggest upset in FA Cup history, with 117 league places separating the teams.
The Macclesfield team dedicated their victory to Ethan McLeod, a 21-year-old player who died in a car accident a month before the match.
Macclesfield's owner, Rob Smethurst, was present and celebrated with the team.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed disappointment with his team's performance.
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