Macclesfield rewarded with home tie against Brentford in FA Cup fourth round

There is plenty of scope for upsets in the fourth round with seven Premier League teams travelling to lower league opposition.
Macclesfield rewarded with home tie against Brentford in FA Cup fourth round

Macclesfield FC goalscorers Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts celebrate following the FA Cup third round victory over Crystal Palace. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Macclesfield must upset another Premier League side if they are to continue their fairytale FA Cup run after drawing Brentford in the fourth round.

The National League North team produced one of the greatest upsets in the competition’s history when they defeated holders Crystal Palace 2-1 at Moss Rose on Saturday.

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