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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Cup clash between Crystal Palace and Macclesfield Town is set for 10.01.2026 at 12:15. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this FA Cup encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Crystal Palace, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Macclesfield Town, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Cup table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 10.01.2026
- Kickoff: 12:15
- Favorite: Macclesfield Town
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on -, finishing -.
Crystal Palace Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Crystal Palace squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Cup 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Crystal Palace lineup today or Crystal Palace starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Crystal Palace home performances:
Date Event Score 07.01.2026 Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa 0 - 0 04.01.2026 Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace 2 - 0 01.01.2026 Crystal Palace vs Fulham 1 - 1
Macclesfield Town Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Macclesfield Town have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Cup game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: -
- Wins this season over Crystal Palace: 0
Recent away match stats for Macclesfield Town:
Date Event Score 06.01.2026 Macclesfield Town vs Radcliffe Borough 2 - 1 30.12.2025 Chester vs Macclesfield Town 2 - 0 26.12.2025 Macclesfield Town vs Buxton 0 - 2
Prediction and Final Word
As of 09.01.2026, odds point to Macclesfield Town as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Crystal Palace and Macclesfield Town lineups for the FA Cup 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
