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Alex Waite·10 January 2026

FA Cup holders stunned as sixth tier opponents take shock lead 😲

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Crystal Palace's FA Cup defence got off to a shaky start as the Eagles trail sixth-tier Macclesfield in the third round.

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Palace dominated possession for most of the first half but struggled to carve out any clear-cut opportunities.

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The Premier League outfit were rocked minutes before half time after conceding the opener.

Macclesfield's Paul Dawson climbed highest to head into the net from Luke Duffy's free-kick to send Moss Rose into delerium.

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Could the Silkmen hold on for one of the biggest-ever FA Cup upsets?

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