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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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