Brentford beat non-league Macclesfield to avoid FA Cup upset

Brentford will face West Ham in the FA Cup fifth round

Macclesfield's Sam Heathcote scores an own goal during the FA Cup fourth round match against Brentford. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

FA Cup fourth round: Macclesfield 0 Brentford 1

Macclesfield were unable to recreate the magic of last month’s FA Cup win over Crystal Palace, with a Sam Heathcote own goal sending Brentford through to the fifth round after a spirited contest at Moss Rose.