Saturday, January 10, 2026. The date Macclesfield fans will never forget. There are some matches that reignite why we love football and the FA Cup often provides those magical moments, but none have been more significant than what the Silkmen achieved in this season’s third round.
Against all odds, the National League North side knocked out holders Crystal Palace, creating FA Cup history. It was the first time in the competition’s 155 years that a sixth-tier team had beaten a top-flight club. With Macclesfield 117 places below Palace, it also made it the biggest FA Cup upset of all time based on league places.
