Saturday
James Edmondson’s name will go down in Macclesfield folklore after his side dumped Premier League side Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup. The 20 year old Blackburn Rovers loanee starred in one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history, with his side winning 2-1 at Moss Rose. ‘The Silkmen’ will be hoping for another big tie in Round Four.
Championship front runners Coventry City suffered FA Cup heartbreak at the hands of Stoke City. Liam Kitching’s side can now fully focus on their push for promotion following a narrow 1-0 defeat.
An added time equaliser earned Jack Evans’ Harrogate a precious point at Crewe Alexandra. The 1-1 draw hauls Town off the foot of the League Two table.
Sunday
Tyrese Campbell’s Sheffield United bowed out of the FA Cup following a disappointing 4-3 loss against Mansfield Town at Bramall Lane.
Former Arsenal academy graduate Zak Swanson faced his former club in the FA Cup Third Round. Despite a spirited display Portsmouth lost 4-1 at a packed Fratton Park.
Leicester City’s new signing Ashleigh Neville scored an unfortunate own goal against former club Tottenham in the WSL. Bethany England captained Spurs to a 1-0 victory at Brisbane Road.
Also in the Women’s Super League, Lucy Parry made a second half substitute appearance for Liverpool with ‘The Reds’ holding London City Lionesses to a goalless draw. #FullNinetyFamily