Summary
Macclesfield, a non-league football team, defeated Crystal Palace, the FA Cup holders, in a historic upset in the FA Cup. The win came weeks after the death of their player Ethan McLeod, with his memory honored during the game.
Key Facts
- Macclesfield beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup.
- Macclesfield is five divisions below Crystal Palace, making this the biggest gap upset in FA Cup history.
- Ethan McLeod, a Macclesfield player, died in a car accident in December, and his parents attended the game.
- Macclesfield became the first non-league team to eliminate the FA Cup holders since 1908-09.
- This victory marks the first time a non-league team scored twice against a Premier League team in the FA Cup since 2009.
- Macclesfield's club ceased trading in 2020 but was reformed and has climbed three divisions in four seasons.
