A staggering 117 places separate the two clubs in the English football pyramid, with Macclesfield currently competing in the regional National League North. According to AFP, this marks the largest upset in FA Cup history, with such a significant gap between the underdog and their higher-ranked opponent being overcome.
Captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts found the net in each half, securing a historic victory for a club that underwent forced restructuring in 2020 due to unpaid debts. Yeremy Pino scored for the visitors in the 90th minute, but it was merely a consolation goal in an unexpected defeat.
Crystal Palace is currently on a nine-game winless streak across all competitions. Last year, they defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final.