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Luis Paez-Pumar

Fans hoist Luke Duffy of Macclesfield (L) and Paul Dawson of Macclesfield onto their shoulders as they celebrate victory after the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Macclesfield and Crystal Palace on January 10, 2026 in Macclesfield, England.

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Macclesfield’s Historic Upset Is Why The FA Cup Rules

Billy Haisley

Joao Pedro of Brighton and Hove Albion during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Stoke City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Bet365 Stadium on January 6, 2024 in Stoke on Trent, England.

Brighton Runs On João Pedro Power

Ray Ratto

Grimsby defender Anthony Glennon wears a fish on his head while holding an inflatable fish as he celebrates with teammates after their FA Cup upset of Premier League side Southampton.

Grimsby Is The Reason

Manchester City's English midfielder Phil Foden (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team third goal during the English FA cup quarter-final football match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, Southern England on March 20, 2022.

Manchester City’s Lack Is Our Gain

Patrick Redford

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Ben Chilwell of Chelsea looks on after his effort is cleared by Caglar Soyuncu into Wes Morgan of Leicester City resulting in a goal that was later ruled out by VAR for offside during The Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2021 in London, England. A limited number of around 21,000 fans, subject to a negative lateral flow test, will be allowed inside Wembley Stadium to watch this year's FA Cup Final as part of a pilot event to trial the return of large crowds to UK venues. (Photo by Nick Potts - Pool/Getty Images)

Worst Part Of Soccer Ruins Best Part Of Soccer

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