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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

CFS sirens during Macclesfield bushfire reignite debate about technology

The recent bushfire near Macclesfield has sparked discussion regarding the effectiveness of fire sirens and mobile phone alerts among residents.

Feb 19 • 02:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

VIDEO: Brentford's coach surprises an obscure team after being eliminated from the FA Cup

Brentford's coach Keith Andrews surprised the sixth-division team Macclesfield United by congratulating them on their performance after a narrow loss in the FA Cup.

Feb 17 • 12:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Keith Andrews' Macclesfield gesture a stark contrast to Premier League rival

Keith Andrews received commendation for his respectful conduct towards Macclesfield after Brentford's narrow FA Cup victory, which was notably different from the behavior of their previous opponent, Crystal Palace.

Feb 17 • 07:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brentford boss Keith Andrews shows class with gesture to Macclesfield stars after FA Cup win

Brentford's manager Keith Andrews praised Macclesfield's players after his team eliminated them from the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory.

Feb 16 • 22:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Own goal ends Macclesfield's FA Cup fairytale against Brentford

Macclesfield's remarkable FA Cup journey concluded with a 1-0 defeat against Brentford due to an unfortunate own goal by Sam Heathcote.

Feb 16 • 21:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Robbie Savage's reason for leaving Macclesfield explained as they face Brentford in FA Cup

Robbie Savage's departure from Macclesfield FC is linked to the team's upcoming FA Cup match against Brentford, following his significant contributions to the club's establishment and operations.

Feb 16 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

FA Cup fifth round draw LIVE: Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea discover their opponents

The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup will take place shortly, featuring notable teams like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

Feb 16 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Wayne Rooney's relationship with Macclesfield boss brother after he held back tears on BBC

Wayne Rooney expresses pride and emotion as he supports his brother John, the Macclesfield boss, during their FA Cup journey.

Feb 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Is Macclesfield vs Brentford on TV? Channel, streaming and kick-off time for FA Cup clash

The FA Cup fourth round match between Macclesfield and Brentford will be aired live on TNT Sports in the UK on February 16, 2026.

Feb 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

FULL LIST: FA Cup winners since 2015

The article discusses the ongoing 2025-26 Emirates FA Cup, highlighting key upsets and strong performances as clubs vie for victory in this historic tournament.

Feb 16 • 11:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Macclesfield owner bought them on Rightmove after 'nearly dying' from alcohol addiction

Macclesfield FC's owner, Rob Smethurst, shares his journey of recovery from alcohol addiction and how it led him to acquire the club via Rightmove, culminating in a historic FA Cup victory against Crystal Palace.

Feb 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

A millionaire bought a football club while drunk then forgot

Rob Smethurst impulsively purchased the struggling Macclesfield Town football club during a drunken bender and later forgot about the purchase.

Feb 14 • 19:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

When is the FA Cup fifth round draw? Date, time and TV channel as fourth round takes place

The FA Cup fifth round draw is scheduled for February 16, 2026, with information regarding its timing, venue, and viewing details.

Feb 14 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

How to watch every FA Cup game on TV this weekend - TV channels and full schedule

The FA Cup fourth round features 16 fixtures, with 11 games televised live this weekend, providing fans comprehensive viewing options.

Feb 13 • 09:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Sam Heathcote: The 'rock' of Macclesfield's defense was welcomed as a hero by his students at Stamford school, video

Sam Heathcote, known for his strong defense at Macclesfield, received a heroic welcome from his students at Stamford school.

Jan 13 • 16:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Teacher with non-league team knocked out FA Cup winners. This is what the return to school looked like

Macclesfield's Sam Heathcote returned to his teaching job after his team made FA Cup history by defeating title holders Crystal Palace 2-1, marking the first time since 1909 that a non-league team eliminated FA Cup winners.

Jan 13 • 10:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

FA Cup fourth round draw LIVE - Arsenal, Man City and Macclesfield to discover opponents

The fourth round draw for the FA Cup is set to take place, highlighting the thrilling performances of teams like Macclesfield, who pulled off a major upset against Crystal Palace.

Jan 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Pill Every Day, Then Bought a Bankrupt Club. England Lives the Sensation Driven by Rooney

The FA Cup's latest sensation involves Macclesfield's victory over defending champions Crystal Palace, marking one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history, influenced by the club's owner Robert Smethurst's efforts to revive it from financial troubles.

Jan 12 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

The FA Cup proved it's still in rude health - and here's how to make it even better

The FA Cup showcased remarkable upsets, particularly Macclesfield FC's victory over Crystal Palace, highlighting a thrilling weekend of football.

Jan 12 • 12:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man United deny Macclesfield giant-killer his dream as warning sent ahead of FA Cup draw

Macclesfield's Sam Heathcote, who achieved a historic FA Cup upset against Crystal Palace, has been denied the chance to face his boyhood club Manchester United in the upcoming draw.

Jan 12 • 10:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay details 'poignant' football match after heartbreaking death

Jon Kay and Sally Nugent from BBC Breakfast spoke with Macclesfield FC's manager John Rooney about a recent FA Cup victory, which was overshadowed by the memory of Ethan's heartbreaking death.

Jan 12 • 09:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Certain things cannot happen in Italy

The article discusses the history of Macclesfield Football Club and the recent FA Cup match against Crystal Palace held at their home stadium, Moss Rose.

Jan 12 • 06:01 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Sports

Historic upset in English soccer's FA Cup as Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace

Macclesfield FC, a sixth-tier non-league team, caused a major upset by defeating defending champions Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup third round.

Jan 11 • 17:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Macclesfield chairman 'legged it' to be first man in FA Cup pitch invasion

Macclesfield chairman Rob Smethurst proudly admitted to being the first to invade the pitch following the club's surprising FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace.

Jan 11 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Tom Clare: From 'Love Island' winner to the century's upset against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup

Tom Clare, a forward for Macclesfield, a sixth-division team, has achieved his dream by eliminating Crystal Palace from the FA Cup.

Jan 11 • 16:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Macclesfield miracle is latest proof that FA Cup magic is still alive and well

Sixth-tier Macclesfield achieved a significant upset by knocking out FA Cup holders Crystal Palace, highlighting the enduring excitement of the tournament.

Jan 11 • 13:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Biggest FA Cup upsets ranked after Macclesfield stun holders Crystal Palace

Macclesfield, a sixth-tier club, produced a historic upset by knocking out FA Cup holders Crystal Palace in the third round.

Jan 11 • 10:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

English representative was eliminated from the FA Cup by a sixth-tier team. He can still win it

Marc Guehi, Crystal Palace captain, faced a shocking FA Cup elimination by sixth-tier Macclesfield, but he could still win the trophy if he transfers to another club during the January transfer window.

Jan 10 • 23:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

He was drunk for four days and then bought a club. Now he can't believe what they did in the FA Cup

Rob Smethurst, the owner of sixth-division club Macclesfield, celebrates a historic FA Cup upset against Crystal Palace and announces a trip to Ibiza with his players.

Jan 10 • 21:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

FA Cup Sensation: Macclesfield, the Epicenter of English Football

Wayne Rooney expressed deep emotions during the FA Cup's greatest sensation, reminiscing about his own victory while embracing his younger brother, John.

Jan 10 • 20:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

The English are furious with the Croatian representative after the debacle: The worst footballer ever

Following a surprising 2:1 victory by Macclesfield over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, English fans condemned a Croatian player’s performance, labeling him as the worst ever.

Jan 10 • 20:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Wayne Rooney's emotional four-word message to brother John after Macclesfield FA Cup heroics

Wayne Rooney expressed immense pride for his brother John following Macclesfield's surprising 2-1 FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace, a significant upset in the tournament's history.

Jan 10 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Macclesfield owner bought FA Cup heroes on Rightmove after four-day Ibiza bender

Rob Smethurst, the owner of Macclesfield FC, purchased the club after a four-day bender in Ibiza, just after they achieved a surprising 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup.

Jan 10 • 18:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Fans harshly criticized the fiery one: 'I never want to see him again, he is the worst ever'

Macclesfield's football team shocked Crystal Palace with a 2-1 victory in the third round of the FA Cup, marking one of the biggest upsets in recent history.

Jan 10 • 18:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

The Charm of the English Cup: From Manchester City's 10-1 to the Champion's Elimination by a Sixth Division Team

The FA Cup showcased its unpredictability as Crystal Palace faced a surprising defeat against Macclesfield Town in the third round.

Jan 10 • 18:16 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Macclesfield, from the sixth division of England, signs the greatest achievement of the FA Cup

Macclesfield, a team from England's sixth division, has achieved a remarkable feat in the FA Cup.

Jan 10 • 18:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

This is what it looks like when a 6th league team knocks out the champions: "One of the biggest sensations ever"

Macclesfield, a team from the sixth tier of English football, caused a major upset by defeating reigning champions Crystal Palace 2-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.

Jan 10 • 17:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Macclesfield boss dedicates Crystal Palace triumph to tragic star killed in car crash

Macclesfield's John Rooney dedicated their historic FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace to Ethan McLeod, a young striker who tragically died in a car accident.

Jan 10 • 16:53 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Fa Cup, Crystal Palace eliminated by Macclesfield, an amateur club coached by Rooney's brother

Crystal Palace, the reigning champions, faced a surprising 2-1 elimination from the FA Cup at the hands of Macclesfield, an amateur club managed by John Rooney, younger brother of Wayne Rooney.

Jan 10 • 16:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

What are the biggest ever FA Cup upsets after Macclesfield beat Crystal Palace?

Macclesfield FC achieved a stunning 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, marking one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history.

Jan 10 • 16:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

The Macclesfield president who eliminated Crystal Palace: 'I bought the team drunk, the next day I didn't remember it', video

The owner of Macclesfield revealed that he purchased shares of the team through an app for bankrupt companies while he was drunk at home.

Jan 10 • 16:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Wayne Rooney's hug to his brother John, manager of Macclesfield who eliminated Crystal Palace from the FA Cup

Wayne Rooney congratulated his brother John, the manager of Macclesfield, after the team pulled off a stunning upset by eliminating Crystal Palace from the FA Cup.

Jan 10 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

"Biggest Sensation" in the Cup: Title Defender Crystal Palace Loses to Sixth Division Club

Crystal Palace, the FA Cup title defender, faced a historic upset by being eliminated by sixth-division club FC Macclesfield.

Jan 10 • 15:38 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Biggest Sensation in FA Cup History – Sixth Division Team Eliminates Title Defenders

Macclesfield Town achieves a historic upset by eliminating title defenders Crystal Palace from the FA Cup, a moment that moves Wayne Rooney to tears due to personal reasons.

Jan 10 • 15:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Sensation in the FA Cup: Title Holder Eliminated by Sixth Division Team

Macclesfield, competing in England's National League, caused a major upset by defeating FA Cup title holder Crystal Palace 2-1 in the third round.

Jan 10 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

The Qualification of the Century: Macclesfield, a sixth-tier team, eliminated FA Cup holder Crystal Palace 2-1, see the goals

Macclesfield, a sixth-tier football team, achieved a stunning 2-1 victory over FA Cup holder Crystal Palace, marking one of the biggest surprises in English football history.

Jan 10 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Marc Guehi confronts furious Crystal Palace fans after humiliating FA Cup defeat

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi faced upset supporters following the team's shocking loss to non-league Macclesfield in the FA Cup.

Jan 10 • 14:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The biggest sensation in FA Cup history. The title holder was eliminated by a team from the sixth league

Crystal Palace, the defending champion of the FA Cup, was eliminated in the third round by Macclesfield, a sixth-tier team, marking one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history.

Jan 10 • 14:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Incredible pictures from Macclesfield's astonishing FA Cup win over Crystal Palace

Macclesfield achieved a historic upset by defeating Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, providing remarkable moments captured in photographs.

Jan 10 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Wayne Rooney fights back tears on BBC as brother John makes FA Cup history

Wayne Rooney emotionally witnessed his brother John achieve a historic FA Cup upset with Macclesfield over Crystal Palace.

Jan 10 • 14:27 UTC

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