Surprise in the FA Cup: Sixth Division Club Eliminates the Champions

2026-01-10 16:12 © AFP

The defense of London "Crystal Palace" FA title started unsuccessfully. It also ended in the first match.

In the third round meeting, the "Eagles" were defeated 1:2 by the club "Macclesfield Town" from the sixth division of England.

In the 43rd minute, Paul Dawson put the home team ahead.

In the 60th minute, the visitors' task became even more challenging. Isaac Bruckley-Ricketts doubled the score.

In the 90th minute, Yeremy Pino reduced the score.

In the remaining time, "Crystal Palace" was unable to level the score, resulting in a humiliating defeat.

Other results:

"Wolves" 6:1 "Shrewsbury Town"

"Cheltenham" 0:2 "Leicester"