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.

The FA Cup delivered another fairytale result on Saturday when sixth-tier Macclesfield — managed by Wayne Rooney's brother — knocked out titleholder Crystal Palace in one of the competition's greatest upsets. The teams were separated by 117 places in the English soccer pyramid. At the other extreme, Manchester City overwhelmed third-tier Exeter…

Macclesfield knocked defending champions Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup on Saturday in one of the tournament's biggest-ever upsets

Macclesfield created the biggest shock in the history of the FA Cup as the non-league side overcame holders Crystal Palace in a stunning third round upset.