Dramatic Own Goal Secures Brentford's FA Cup Survival Against Macclesfield

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Own Goal Saves Brentford from FA Cup Upset Against Macclesfield

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News18•17-02-2026, 07:49

Own Goal Saves Brentford from FA Cup Upset Against Macclesfield

•Brentford secured a nervy 1-0 win against sixth-tier Macclesfield in the FA Cup, avoiding a major upset.
•The Premier League side struggled against Macclesfield, who had previously eliminated Crystal Palace.
•The decisive goal came in the 70th minute from an own goal by Sam Heathcote after Aaron Hickey's cross.
•Macclesfield, managed by John Rooney, pushed for an equalizer but couldn't find one.
•Brentford will face West Ham United in the last-16, while other ties include Mansfield vs. Arsenal and Man City vs. Newcastle.

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