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Matt Badcock: Should Macclesfield’s feat be seen as the best?
Hereford, Sutton, Altrincham, Colchester, Yeovil, Wimbledon, Luton, Lincoln. Now Macclesfield FC - the list of FA Cup shocks involving Non-League clubs beating a top-flight opponent has...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoMark Carruthers: Why Macclesfield’s FA Cup shock was about more than Crystal Palace’s failure
There is always a fasciation in witnessing the reaction to an FA Cup upset – but Macclesfield’s stunning win against Crystal Palace was not just any other giant-killing.
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FA Cup
/ 1 month agoMacclesfield handed Premier League side Brentford in the fourth round of the FA Cup
Macclesfield face another stern test against Premier League opposition at the Leasing.com Stadium as their FA Cup fairytale continues into the fourth round against Brentford.
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FA Cup
/ 1 month agoMacclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace: Magical Macc are ultimate FA Cup kings
The greatest FA Cup scalp of all time was by far and away the second biggest challenge faced by Macclesfield over the past month but boy did they meet it head on, and with Ethan...
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FA Cup
/ 1 month agoSam Heathcote sets the tone for pupil Paul Dawson after Macclesfield’s FA Cup magic
Captain Fantastic Paul Dawson was told off by teacher Sam Heathcote for being too modest after inspiring Macclesfield’s A-star rewrite of FA Cup history.
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FA Cup
/ 1 month agoGrimsby Town 3-2 Weston-Super-Mare: Pride on the Weston front
Twice Weston-super-Mare were put on the canvas, twice they climbed up off it to come back swinging before League Two Grimsby eventually landed the decisive blow with just four minutes from time.
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Boreham Wood
/ 1 month agoBoreham Wood 0-5 Burton Albion: Wood suffer cup humbling
That Boreham Wood were many people’s favourites to pull off another FA Cup upset is testimony to the success enjoyed by Luke Garrard’s men.
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FA Cup
/ 1 month agoFA Cup preview: Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace – Luke Duffy’s lofty ambitions are clear!
Former scaffolder Luke Duffy will be hoping Macclesfield FC scale new heights and cause an FA Cup shock of lofty proportions by defeating holders Crystal Palace.
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FA Cup
/ 1 month agoFA Cup preview: Grimsby Town vs Weston-super-Mare – Scott Rogers is out to slay the cup kings
Scott Rogers probably never imagined Grimsby Town’s League Cup win over Manchester United back in August would act as inspiration for Weston-super-Mare in January.
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FA Cup
/ 1 month agoFA Cup preview: Boreham Wood vs Burton Albion – Luke Garrard is living the dream once again
Another FA Cup scalp might make Boreham Wood talk of the town but proud dad Luke Garrard would be far happier with pick of the playground.
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FA Cup
/ 1 month agoFA Cup preview: John Rooney’s Macclesfield prepare for clash against Premier League Crystal Palace
Rookie boss John Rooney believes home advantage on Macclesfield’s 3G pitch can prove to be a leveller as they prepare to take on FA Cup holders Crystal Palace at Moss Rose.
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoWhich Non-League side has been added to the FA Cup Third Round Proper broadcast schedule?
The full broadcast schedule for the 2025-26 Emirates FA Cup Third Round Proper has now been confirmed – and there is live exposure for one of the remaining Non-League hopefuls.
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoMacclesfield assistant manager Francis Jeffers out for big FA Cup moment
On paper, he may go down as a two-time winner, but Francis Jeffers admits the FA Cup is not exactly a competition he holds dear to his heart.
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoFA Cup conquerors Boreham Wood are at it again
Luke Garrard says Boreham Wood are primed for more FA Cup success after masterminding another EFL scalp.
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Chelmsford City
/ 2 months agoWeston-super-mare go “Radio Ga Ga” after progressing to FA Cup Third Round
The magic of the FA Cup is alive and kicking in Weston-super-Mare – not least thanks to their jokers in the pack Jason Pope and Jason Cane.
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Brackley Town
/ 2 months agoMichael Nottingham’s big strike is too little for Brackley Town
Brackley Town might not have mustered another League One knockout but Michael Nottingham was delighted to lead the fight against the boss who gave him his big break.
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoAlun Armstrong can take Gateshead positives from FA Cup defeat
Alun Armstrong has challenged his Gateshead side to take the positives from their FA Cup run as they fight to preserve their National League status.
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoWhich Non-League side features in the FA Cup Third Round Proper TV coverage?
The TV picks for the Emirates FA Cup Third Round Proper are in – and Macclesfield’s clash with holders Crystal Palace will be shown live on Saturday, 10 January.
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoWho will the Non-League hopefuls face in the FA Cup Third Round Proper?
A handful of Non-League dreamers booked their place in Monday’s draw at the weekend – and they now know exactly who awaits them in the Emirates FA Cup Third Round Proper.
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Boreham Wood
/ 2 months agoBoreham Wood 3-0 Newport County: Luke Garrard’s men stun Exiles to book third-round spot
National League Boreham Wood booked their place in the FA Cup third round as a confident display saw them brush aside League Two strugglers Newport County 3-0 at Mangata Pay UK Stadium.
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoSlough Town 1-3 Macclesfield: Silkmen see off Rebels in extra-time to reach FA Cup third round
James Edmondson’s stunning extra-time strike helped seal Macclesfield’s spot in the FA Cup third round after a 3-1 victory over 10-man Slough Town in an all non-league clash at Arbour Park.
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoMacc star knows what’s at stake in Slough FA Cup tie
Macclesfield goal machine Danny Elliott says there’s no point playing down what’s at stake in the FA Cup – but he knows it’s no different for Slough Town!
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoGav’s Brack in business
Gavin Cowan hopes a sprinkle of FA Cup magic can help his Brackley Town boys recalibrate as they prepare to face League One side Burton Albion.
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoHughes has belief beside the seaside
Mark Hughes has been there, done that when it comes to the FA Cup – now he wants to treat 3,000 Carlisle United fans to fun and frolics beside the seaside.
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FA Cup
/ 2 months agoGrimsby Town 4-0 Wealdstone: Sam Cox sad Stones can’t repeat FA Cup upset over Mariners
There was no repeat of Wealdstone’s cup win over Grimsby Town from last season as the Mariners avenged their loss in style.
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