Macclesfield
Britishnoun
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He was also part of the Eagles side that suffered one of the greatest shocks in the competition, when the holders lost 2-1 in the third round at non-league Macclesfield.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Famously, after Macclesfield knocked Palace out in the third round, it was claimed then Eagles captain Marc Guehi said at the coin toss he didn't fancy the 3G pitch.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
In that time, the Eagles suffered an embarrassing defeat by non-league Macclesfield in the FA Cup and dropped to within eight points of the relegation zone with 12 matches remaining.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
Sixth-tier Macclesfield, who ended Crystal Palace's defence of the competition in round three, are aiming to produce another massive upset when they host Brentford on Monday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
“Is it Ladyswell? Manchester barrage balloons at ten o’clock and Macclesfield at eight o’clock?”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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