Match report

Macclesfield Stuns Crystal Palace 2-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Macclesfield
Macclesfield
2–1
FT
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Jan 10, 2026

Macclesfield stunned Premier League side Crystal Palace with a 2-1 win at home, securing their place in the next round of the FA Cup. The hosts took an early lead through P. Dawson's goal and doubled their advantage through I. Buckley's effort, holding off Crystal Palace until Y. Pino scored a late consolation for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace in FA Cup match
  • • P. Dawson (43') and I. Buckley (60') scored for Macclesfield
  • • Y. Pino netted a late goal for Crystal Palace at 90'
  • • Crystal Palace made multiple substitutions including J. Canvot, J. Drakes-Thomas, K. Rodney, and J. Devenny
  • • J. Kay (45'+2) and S. Heathcote (79') received yellow cards for Macclesfield

Lineups

Macclesfield

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dearnley (G)
  • 4 L. Fensome (D)
  • 12 S. Heathcote (D)
  • 5 R. Menayese (D)
  • 15 L. Lacey (D)
  • 28 J. Edmondson (M)
  • 11 L. Duffy (M)
  • 27 J. Kay (M)
  • 6 P. Dawson (M)
  • 7 I. Buckley
  • 9 D. Mellor (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 S. Callister
  • 35 C. Borthwick-Jackson
  • 8 R. Griffiths
  • 17 C. Dos Santos
  • 23 D. Whitehead
  • 30 M. Woltman
  • 34 M. Stone
  • 2 L. Matheson
  • 33 C. Allen

Crystal Palace

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 44 W. Benitez (G)
  • 23 J. Canvot (D)
  • 26 C. Richards (D)
  • 6 M. Guehi (D)
  • 55 J. Devenny (M)
  • 20 A. Wharton (M)
  • 42 K. Rodney (M)
  • 24 B. Sosa (M)
  • 86 J. Drakes-Thomas (F)
  • 10 Y. Pino (F)
  • 12 C. Uche (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Henderson
  • 3 T. Mitchell
  • 5 M. Lacroix
  • 11 B. Johnson
  • 19 W. Hughes
  • 60 G. King
  • 63 Z. Marsh
  • 72 D. Benamar
  • 73 B. Casey

Timeline

  1. Macclesfield
    43' Macclesfield Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Dawson · Assist: L. Duffy
  2. Macclesfield
    45'+2 Macclesfield Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kay

    Foul

  3. Crystal Palace
    46' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Canvot · On: Tyrick Mitchell
  4. Crystal Palace
    46' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Drakes-Thomas · On: B. Johnson
  5. Crystal Palace
    46' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Rodney · On: W. Hughes
  6. Macclesfield
    60' Macclesfield Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Buckley
  7. Crystal Palace
    62' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    B. Sosa

    Foul

  8. Crystal Palace
    69' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Devenny · On: B. Casey
  9. Crystal Palace
    76' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    M. Guéhi

    Foul

  10. Macclesfield
    79' Macclesfield Card · Yellow Card
    S. Heathcote

    Foul

  11. Macclesfield
    79' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Lacey · On: C. Borthwick-Jackson
  12. Macclesfield
    79' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kay · On: C. Dos Santos
  13. Macclesfield
    79' Macclesfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Duffy · On: L. Matheson
  14. Macclesfield
    90'+5 Macclesfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Mellor · On: D. Whitehead
  15. Crystal Palace
    90' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Pino

Match Stats

Stat Macclesfield Crystal Palace
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 49% 81%
Offsides 0 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 12
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 206 534
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.21 0.75
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 28% 72%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 101 433
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 9 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Dawson's goal in the 43rd minute put Macclesfield ahead, giving them a crucial early lead against a higher-ranked opponent.
  • ▸ I. Buckley doubled their advantage with another goal at the 60-minute mark, which effectively sealed Crystal Palace’s fate despite Pino’s late response.