Phoenix club are lowest-ranked in third round and could have sold hundreds more tickets for visit of holders Crystal Palace

Macclesfield and Weston-super-Mare carry the non-league hopes while fringe players need to seize their chances

Phoenix club are lowest-ranked in third round and could have sold hundreds more tickets for visit of holders Crystal Palace

Minute-by-minute report: Join John Ashdown for updates as the Cup holders begin their campaign with a trip to the National League North club

MACCLESFIELD, UK: Crystal Palace’s defense of the FA Cup came to an embarrassing end as they were beaten 2-1 by sixth-tier Macclesfield in the biggest shock in the competition’s…

FA Cup holders and Premier League club Crystal Palace are beaten 2-1 by team six leagues lower, Macclesfield Town.

Non-league Macclesfield made FA Cup history by knocking out holders Crystal Palace on a memorable but emotional day - their victory achieved against a backdrop of tragedy.

Part-time team’s victory over Crystal Palace caps phoenix-like rise after club was wound up and sold on Rightmove

Sixth-tier Macclesfield are rewarded with a home tie against Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their shock win over holders Crystal Palace.