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FA Cup fourth round draw: Macclesfield to host Brentford, Villa face Newcastle

January 12, 2026

Macclesfield, a sixth-tier team, has earned a home draw against Premier League side Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round after their stunning upset over titleholders Crystal Palace. The match is set for February, and Macclesfield's manager John Rooney expressed satisfaction with facing another top-flight opponent, despite initially hoping for a clash with bigger clubs.

FA Cup fourth round draw: Macclesfield to host Brentford, Villa face Newcastle

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Macclesfield shocked Crystal Palace, beating them 2-1 in the third round.
The draw pits Macclesfield against Brentford, another Premier League team.
Macclesfield is currently in the National League North, 117 places lower than Palace.
Other notable upsets include Manchester United, Tottenham, and Everton being eliminated.
The fourth round matches are scheduled for February.

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FA Cup fourth round draw: Macclesfield to host Brentford, Villa face Newcastle

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