Macclesfield fans say FA Cup win was beyond their wildest dreams

Macclesfield FC, a sixth-tier club, beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 2-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round, and supporters described the victory as 'beyond our wildest dreams'.

Macclesfield FC fans woke the morning after a shock FA Cup victory with sore heads and wide smiles. The sixth-tier side beat Premier League holders Crystal Palace 2-1 at the Leasing.Com Stadium to reach the fourth round. Supporters and the club described the result as 'beyond our wildest dreams' and posted celebratory messages on social media. The win was witnessed in the ground and by a large television audience. Key facts: - Macclesfield FC are a sixth-tier club and defeated FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 2-1 at the Leasing.Com Stadium. - About 5,000 supporters filled the ground and millions watched the match on BBC One. - The club is 117 places below Palace in the football pyramid and posted 'It's David who beat Goliath against all odds' on social media. - Lifelong fan Ellie Thomason described the night as a "once in a lifetime experience" and said everyone in the town was talking about it. - Macclesfield will find out their fourth-round opponent on Monday, with the Liverpool v Barnsley match concluding round three. Summary: The victory has become a major talking point for supporters and the local community, and many who attended or watched described it as unforgettable. The club will learn its fourth-round opponent on Monday.