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Guide to the FA Cup fifth-round draw

Guide to the FA Cup fifth round draw, including when it is, how to watch it live, the teams involved and more

Macclesfield vs Brentford: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the FA Cup match between Macclesfield and Brentford, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Macclesfield v Crystal Palace - Emirates FA Cup Third Round

FA Cup fourth round draw: Macclesfield in dreamland!

Macclesfield FC will welcome the Premier League's Brentford to their Moss Rose home in the next round of the 2025-26 FA Cup after the fourth round draw handed the non-league side another glamorous tie against top flight opposition. The Silkmen sensationally beat holders Crystal Palace in the third round to complete one of the greatest FA Cup shocks of all-time.

Macclesfield eye more FA Cup joy after historic Palace win

Macclesfield boss John Rooney is hoping to upset more Premier League opposition after dumping FA Cup holders Crystal Palace out of the competition. The non-league side produced arguably the biggest upset in FA Cup history with their 2-1 win over Oliver Glasner's team at the weekend. The National League North club are 117 places below the Eagles but were more than a match for them, and now Wayne Rooney's brother wants another eye-catching tie in the fourth round.

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Revealed: Why Marc Guehi could still win FA Cup

Marc Guehi could be the beneficiary of an FA rule change on player eligibility in cup competitions. The Crystal Palace captain was part of the Eagles embarrassing 2-1 loss at minnows Macclesfield in defence of their FA Cup crown, but could continue in the competition if he completes a switch to Manchester City or Arsenal in the January transfer window.

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Guehi confronts Palace fans after historic FA Cup defeat

Marc Guehi was spotted approaching angry Crystal Palace fans in the aftermath of his side’s historic FA Cup defeat against sixth-tier Macclesfield FC on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles captain came face-to-face with the travelling supporters following a seismic loss which manager Oliver Glasner said he had “no explanation” for after the full-time whistle.

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Who are Macclesfield FC? Get the lowdown on FA Cup giant-killers

Macclesfield made history on Saturday, as the first non-league club to knock out the reigning FA Cup winners since 1909 thanks to their 2-1 win over Premier League outfit Crystal Palace. A phoenix club established in 2020 after the winding up of Macclesfield Town FC, their achievement is truly remarkable. Here's all you need to know about the Silkmen.

Macclesfield ace dedicates FA Cup win to late team-mate

Macclesfield FC captain Paul Dawson dedicated his side’s incredible FA Cup victory over holders Crystal Palace to late team-mate Ethan McLeod, who died in a car crash at the age of just 21 last month. The Silkmen produced one of the greatest upsets in the tournament’s history as they defeated Oliver Glasner’s Eagles at Moss Rose Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Rooney in tears as brother John's Macclesfield upset Palace

Wayne Rooney was reduced to tears on punditry duty for the BBC as he watched his brother John produce the greatest shock result in FA Cup history. Non-league side Macclesfield FC ran out 2-1 winners over cup holders Crystal Palace to progress to the fourth round and shock the footballing world with a late Yeremy Pino consolation not enough to save the Eagles’ blushes.

Palace STUNNED by Macclesfield in FA Cup's greatest shock

Macclesfield FC - the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup - recorded one of the greatest shocks in the competition's history as they stunned holders Crystal Palace in a seismic 2-1 victory on Saturday. Goals either side of half-time from Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts ensured the Silkmen, who were newly-reformed in 2020, reached the fourth round at the expense of their Premier League opponents.

5 value FA Cup goalscorers to back in a weekend of squad rotation

The FA Cup 3rd Round sits at the end of a busy festive schedule for EPL teams. Which squad players will take their chance in the cup this weekend?

Ex-Wolves starlet McLeod tragically dies aged 21 in motorway crash

Former Wolves starlet Ethan McLeod has tragically died in a car crash at the age of just 21. The youngster was travelling back from a National League North game with current side Macclesfield Town at Bedford Town when his car collided with a barrier on the M11 motorway. Macclesfield have confirmed McLeod's passing and offered their condolences to his family and friends.

Robbie Savage to leave club he owns for new manager's job?!

Robbie Savage is set to depart Macclesfield for Forest Green Rovers in the National League, though he will retain his part-ownership of the Silkmen.

Rooney in non-league? Man Utd legend wanted as Savage successor

Manchester United legend Wanye Rooney is being considered for a shock return to management in the National League North.

Robbie Savage leads Macclesfield FC to promotion

Robbie Savage has led Macclesfield FC to promotion in his first season as a manager.

Macclesfield sign former £13.5m Everton striker Niasse

Robbie Savage is splashing the cash at Macclesfield as they signed former £13.5m striker Oumar Niasse, days after taking Papis Cisse on trial.

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: Auch auf der Trainerbank haben schon einige bekannte Namen gesessen. Den größten Erfolg hatte Chelsea unter Jose Mourinho, mit ihm an der Seitenlinie holte der Verein acht Titel (u. a. 3x Premier League, 3x League Cup, 1x FA Cup, 1x Community Shield). Bei den beiden CL-Trophäen coachten Roberto Di Matteo (2012) und Thomas Tuchel (2021), unter Carlo Ancelotti holten die Blues das Double aus Liga und FA Cup (2009/10).
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