Macclesfield pull off historic FA Cup upset as chairman leads pitch invasion
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Macclesfield stunned Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup third round, the competition’s biggest upset by league position, prompting a pitch invasion led by chairman Rob Smethurst. The win sparked emotional celebrations and a tribute to late player Ethan McLeod, with the club supporting his family in the dressing room after the match.
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