The FA Cup’s third round saw an unexpected twist as non-league Macclesfield eliminated the current champions, Crystal Palace, in a thrilling match that highlighted the essence of cup football. Wrexham, previously, shocked Nottingham Forest, making headlines in what has been a memorable round filled with surprises.
FA Cup Third Round Scores
- MK Dons 1, Oxford United 1 (Oxford United advances 4-3 on penalties)
- Preston North End 0, Wigan Athletic 1
- Wrexham 3, Nottingham Forest 3 (Wrexham advances 4-3 on penalties)
- Port Vale 1, Fleetwood Town 0
- Macclesfield 2, Crystal Palace 1
- Everton 1, Sunderland 1 (Sunderland Advances 3-0 on penalties)
- Wolverhampton 6, Shrewsbury Town 1
- Cheltenham 0, Leicester City 2
- Doncaster Rovers 2, Southampton 3
- Stoke City 1, Coventry City 0
- Sheffield Wednesday 0, Brentford 2
- Newcastle United 3, Bournemouth 3 (Newcastle advances 7-6 on penalties)
- Fulham 3, Middlesbrough 1
- Ipswich Town 2, Blackpool 1
- Manchester City 10, Exeter City 1
- Burnley 5, Millwall 1
- Boreham Wood 0, Burton Albion 5
- Cambridge United 2, Birmingham City 3
- Tottenham 1, Aston Villa 2
- Grimsby Town 3, Weston-super-Mare 2
- Bristol City 5, Watford 1
- Charlton 1, Chelsea 5
A Cupset for the Ages
The event was marked by Macclesfield’s historic win over Crystal Palace, emphasizing the unpredictability of the FA Cup. Macclesfield, under John Rooney, scored twice within the initial hour, marking one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history.
Manchester City Reaches Double Digit Goals
Facing Exeter City at home, Manchester City provided a dominant performance, with standout moments including contributions from Max Alleyne and a brace from Rico Lewis. Despite their prolific scoring, Erling Haaland was uncharacteristically quiet.
Tottenham’s Woes Continue
Pressure mounts on Tottenham’s manager Thomas Frank as the team struggles with consistent performance, losing to Aston Villa further complicating their season.
Liam Rosenior’s First Chelsea Win
Chelsea comfortably defeated Charlton, with new coach Liam Rosenior celebrating a fruitful debut, hinting at a positive turnaround ahead of challenging matches.
