If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season's record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence.

Macclesfield pulled off the greatest FA Cup giantkilling of all time, stunning Crystal Palace, 2-1 in the third round

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…

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.

If anyone needed convincing that the FA Cup still matters, this season's record-breaking third round provided all the necessary evidence.