Proud Sponsors of One of the Biggest FA Cup Upsets in History

At Duck and Cover, we’re proud sponsors of Macclesfield FC — and on Saturday afternoon, the club delivered a result that will go down as one of the biggest FA Cup upsets in history.

In the third round of the FA Cup, Macclesfield — currently competing in the National League North, the sixth tier of English football — beat Crystal Palace, the reigning FA Cup holders, 2–1 at Moss Rose.

The result made national headlines and was widely reported across the media, including by Sky News.

For a non-league side to eliminate the holders of the FA Cup is exceptionally rare — and it’s exactly why this competition continues to capture the imagination.

You can read more about the competition itself here.

A 117-Place Gap That Didn’t Matter

The scale of the achievement can’t be overstated.

There are 117 places separating Macclesfield FC and Crystal Palace in the English football pyramid. One is a non-league club. The other is an established Premier League side that lifted the FA Cup last season.

But on Saturday afternoon, that gap meant nothing.

Macclesfield played with confidence and organisation from the first whistle. Goals from Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts put the Silkmen ahead, and despite late pressure, the team showed composure and belief to see the game out and secure a famous win.

For more on the club and its journey, visit the official Macclesfield FC website.

Why This Is One of the Biggest FA Cup Upsets Ever

Non-league teams beating Premier League opposition is rare. Beating the holders of the FA Cup is rarer still.

This result has already been described as one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history, not just because of the scoreline, but because of the gulf in league status between the two sides.

It was a reminder of what makes the FA Cup special — belief, preparation and the idea that, on the day, anything is possible.

Proud to Sponsor Macclesfield FC

As sponsors, we’re incredibly proud to support Macclesfield FC and to be associated with a club that represents its town with hard work and ambition.

This result didn’t happen by chance. It reflects the culture around the club — one built on commitment, togetherness and doing things the right way, both on and off the pitch.

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