Macclesfield’s Greatest Shock Ever + Semenyo’s Dream Debut as City Run Riot – Cup Magic Delivered.

FA Cup third round results 2026

The Emirates FA Cup third round on Saturday, January 10, 2026, delivered everything fans dream of: giant-killings, goal feasts, penalty drama, and pure football romance. From non-league heroes toppling Premier League giants to ruthless demolitions, this day will be remembered for years.

The Greatest Upset in FA Cup History: Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace

Sixth-tier National League North side Macclesfield FC pulled off the most seismic shock ever, knocking out defending champions Crystal Palace 2-1. Bridging a staggering 117 league places, the Silkmen became the first non-league team to beat the Cup holders in 108 years.

Paul Dawson’s towering header (43′) gave them the lead before halftime, and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts added a scrappy second (60′). Yeremy Pino’s stunning 90th-minute free-kick set up a nervy finish with added time, but Macclesfield held on amid wild pitch invasions and celebrations.

Manchester City 10-1 Exeter City: Semenyo Shines on Debut

Manchester City showed no mercy, equalling their biggest-ever win (last in 1987) by thrashing League One Exeter City 10-1 at the Etihad. New £65m signing Antoine Semenyo marked his debut with a goal and assist – the first since Sergio Agüero in 2011.

Max Alleyne (12′), Rodri’s rocket, two own goals, Rico Lewis (brace), Tijjani Reijnders, Nico O’Reilly, Ryan McAidoo (debut goal), and more piled on the pain. George Birch’s late stunner was Exeter’s consolation.

More Saturday Highlights

  • Everton 1-1 Sunderland (Sunderland win 3-0 on pens) – Aaron Ramsdale heroics
  • Newcastle 3-3 Bournemouth (Newcastle win 7-6 on pens) – Thrilling shootout drama.
  • Wolves 6-1 Shrewsbury – Dominant display.
  • Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa – Villans knock out Spurs.
  • Burnley 5-1 Millwall, Fulham 3-1 Middlesbrough, Ipswich 2-1 Blackpool, and more.

The fourth-round draw takes place Monday, January 12 – expect fireworks.