When thinking about stunning upsets in sports

[malaise]

Add the name MACCLESFIELD

The FA Cup delivered another fairytale result on Saturday when sixth-tier Macclesfield — managed by Wayne Rooney's brother — knocked out titleholder Crystal Palace in one of the competition's greatest upsets.
The teams were separated by 117 places in the English soccer pyramid but Macclesfield won 2-1 which, given the difference in league positions, goes down as the most unlikely result in the FA Cup's 155-year history.

https://www.clickorlando.com/sports/2026/01/10/defending-champion-crystal-palace-loses-to-6th-tier-macclesfield-2-1-in-massive-fa-cup-upset/



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macclesfield_F.C.

[PJMcK]

1. Upsets give underdogs hope

They happen from time to time so it keeps fans engaged.

Fan support fuels sports. I love seeing an underdog come through!

Well, if they’re my team!

(wink)

[malaise]

2. Indeed

I love upsets like this one. Now I have to watch the match.😀

[malaise]

5. This is making news everywhere

😀

[mikewv]

3. Incredible!

I always believe in the underdog.

[malaise]

4. Well my team was the greatest cricket team on the planet for years

West Indies cricket was the quintessential global world beater and sports underdog.
That said I never ever heard the name Macclesfield before today 😀