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Macclesfield rewarded Brentford tie, Arsenal host Wigan

Macclesfield rewarded Brentford tie, Arsenal host Wigan

Published by Sam Flores

Macclesfield must upstage another Premier League side if they are to continue their fairytale FA Cup run after drawing Brentford in the fourth round. The National League North team produced one of the greatest upsets in the competition’s history when they defeated holders Crystal Palace 2-1 at Moss Rose on Saturday. John Rooney’s giant-killers are at home once again for their tie against Brentford, who are positioned fifth in the Premier League. “We said before that we would have liked to get Liverpool, Chelsea or Arsenal, but another Premier League side is incredible,” Rooney said. Meanwhile, Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior will return to former club Hull City. Rosenior, who was appointed last week, won his first game in charge by beating Charlton Athletic 5-1 in the third round on Saturday and now faces an emotional return to East Yorkshire. The 41-year-old played for Hull City between 2010 and 2015 and returned to manage the club in 2022. He was sacked by owner Acun Ilicali in 2024 after narrowly missing out on the Championship play-offs. …

Sixth-tier Macclesfield stun holders Crystal Palace in biggest upset in FA Cup history

Sixth-tier Macclesfield stun holders Crystal Palace in biggest upset in FA Cup history

Published by Sam Flores

There 116 places between National League North side Macclesfield and Premier League Crystal Palace, beginning their FA Cup title defence. However, Palace are without a win in eight matches in all competitions and are juggling European football this season, giving the underdogs cause for optimism. Macclesfield are currently sitting 14th in the National League North, but come into today’s game following a 2-1 win over fifth-placed Radcliffe. Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has told his players to expect Macclesfield playing their “match of the decade”. Macclesfield FC are a phoenix club, promoted three times in four seasons since the original entity was issued with a winding up order in 2020. Macclesfield managed by John Rooney, younger brother of former England forward Wayne – the third-round tie set to be played on an artificial pitch at the Leasing.com Stadium – the match has all the ingredients of a potential upset. Palace head coach Glasner said at a press conference: “We want to win another trophy. This is our approach. It is not defending something, it is …

Non-league Macclesfield knock holders Crystal Palace out of FA Cup in third round | UK News

Non-league Macclesfield knock holders Crystal Palace out of FA Cup in third round | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

Non-league Macclesfield FC, of the National League North, have knocked holders Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup, beating them 2-1 in the third round in the competition’s biggest ever upset. Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts got the goals for the Silkmen at Moss Rose, before Yeremy Pino pulled one back for Palace late on. Macclesfield fans poured on to the pitch to celebrate the famous victory over their Premier League opponents, who won the trophy by beating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley in May. Image: Macclesfield FC’s Josh Kay celebrates with fans following the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. Pic: PA Image: Macclesfield FC goalscorers Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts. Pic: PA Saturday’s result is the biggest shock in history in terms of league places between victors and the defeated – 117 places between the two. The previous biggest gap was 108. It was the first time the holders had lost to non-league opposition since Palace themselves beat Wolves back in 1909 while in the Southern League. Image: Paul Dawson (c) scored Macclesfield’s opening …

Macclesfield v Crystal Palace FA Cup TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Macclesfield v Crystal Palace FA Cup TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Published by Daniella Wilson

FA Cup champions Crystal Palace begin their title defence away at National League North outfit Macclesfield on Saturday lunchtime. The Eagles defied the odds last season by beating Man City at Wembley to win football’s oldest club competition, and a major trophy, for the first time. FA Cup third round weekend comes at a good time for the South Londoner faithful. Crystal Palace have struggled on the pitch recently and rumours continue to circle about manager Oliver Glasner, who has been linked to the vacant Man Utd job. Macclesfield, one of just two sixth-tier clubs, and only three non-league teams, remaining in the competition, will hope to draw on some of its famous magic as they aim for a famous upset. Win or lose, it’s set to be a fantastic occasion for the Silkmen, a phoenix club that was formed after Macclesfield Town folded in 2020. RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Macclesfield v Crystal Palace on TV and online. Read more football features: Best players in the …