Match of the Day: Season 2026, Episode 41

2026 - 41: The FA Cup Third Round: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace

Macclesfield v Crystal Palace (Kick-off 12.15pm). All the action from the third-round tie at Leasing.com Stadium. Phoenix club Macclesfield were only formed in 2020 after Macclesfield Town were wound-up, but have made great progress in that time, earning three successive promotions to reach the National League North. However, it would be one of the biggest FA Cup upsets of all time should they prevail against Palace, who lifted the famous trophy for the first time in their history last season, overcoming Manchester City in the final.