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Macclesfield will host Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round, while Hull City draw Chelsea and Aston Villa face Newcastle United; the draw also features Wolves vs Grimsby Town, Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion, and Manchester City vs Salford or Swindon Town, with the round scheduled for mid-February.
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.
Macclesfield FC, a sixth-tier team, achieved the biggest FA Cup upset in history by defeating Premier League's Crystal Palace 2-1, sparking celebrations and widespread congratulations from fans, officials, and the community.
Macclesfield footballer Ethan McLeod, 21, died in a car accident on the M1 while returning from a match. The club and community mourn his loss, highlighting his talent and vibrant personality.