FA Cup: Macclesfield chairman joins pitch invasion after Crystal Palace upset

Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup third round, and chairman Rob Smethurst said he joined a pitch invasion at full-time to celebrate.

Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup third round and the result has been described as a major shock given the difference in league positions. The victory was driven by a first-half header from Paul Dawson and a second-half goal from Isaac Buckley-Ricketts. At full-time fans ran onto the pitch in celebration and chairman Rob Smethurst said he went onto the field to embrace the players. He also said the town and club celebrated late into the night and that he watched the match back at home. Key details: - Macclesfield won 2-1 over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round. - The clubs were reported as being 117 league places apart, noted as the largest gap by position in the competition's history. - Paul Dawson scored in the first half and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts added a second after the break. - Fans entered the pitch at full-time and Smethurst said he was among the first to go onto the field. - Smethurst described the scenes for the town and community as unforgettable and said celebrations continued into the early hours. Summary: The result is a notable upset in this round of the FA Cup and prompted large celebrations in Macclesfield. Undetermined at this time.