Maidstone United, a sixth-tier team, achieved a historic upset by defeating Ipswich Town, a second-tier team, 2-1 in the FA Cup, advancing to the fifth round. Sam Corne and Lamar Reynolds scored the crucial goals, with goalkeeper Lucas Covolan delivering heroics. The victory marks the first time a team from outside the top five tiers of English football has reached the FA Cup fifth round since 1977-78. Maidstone's remarkable journey has captivated fans, demonstrating the enduring magic of the FA Cup.
George Elokobiβs incredible Maidstone speech to dump Ipswich out gives fans goosebumps https://t.co/9Lky06U346
A spectator fell from the stands during a game between Maidstone United and Ipswich Town, taking place in Ipswich, England, on Saturday. Thankfully, reportedly no one was hurt in the incident. https://t.co/yWy9Z3KM6g
An Ipswich Town fan said she felt like she had been "hit by a bus" when a Maidstone United fan landed on her from above during a famous FA Cup upset. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/QLrnKbySjk
Weekend Review: Non-league Maidstone United bust acca coupons in FA Cup upset https://t.co/Elrhv6E4y0 https://t.co/fONfvIDhZH
George Elokobi's epic Maidstone speech helped dump Ipswich out of FA Cup https://t.co/9Lky06Tvey
π£οΈ @MaidstoneUnited manager George Elokobi gives his thoughts on their #FACup fifth round trip to Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City. More here: https://t.co/6DMic44b0v https://t.co/Td1GZqn4m6
Sixth-tier Maidstone face another Championship trip after their FA Cup giant-killing Here's the draw for the FA Cup fifth round https://t.co/0HZlz2g6rp
Ipswich Town said it is investigating after a Maidstone United fan appeared to fall onto rival supporters during an FA Cup game. https://t.co/IxJicCTv17
Maidstone United upset second-tier Ipswich Town in the FA Cup, the worldβs oldest soccer tournament, to reach the competitionβs final 16. https://t.co/PbPiEvYYMe
Ipswich fan hurt after Maidstone United supporter landed on her from above https://t.co/rNQAdBZbSB
FA Cup draw: Maidstone away to Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry in fifth round https://t.co/ulzfmNnQJF
Ipswich fan hurt after Maidstone United supporter landed on her above https://t.co/OCO9KlFuih
FA Cup fifth-round draw: Maidstone miss out on Premier League tie https://t.co/3FsKwPpEyy
"It's a good draw, but it wasn't the draw we all wanted" π¬ George Elokobi reacts to Maidstone United's FA Cup fifth-round draw, where the non-league side will travel to either Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry π https://t.co/M3LR1Ms9UO
Ipswich Town say the club is investigating after a visiting Maidstone United fan appeared to fall from a stand on to spectators below during The Stones' FA Cup win on Saturday. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/2iFtKtdqiH
Maidstone United pulled off one of the great FA Cup upsets on Saturday after downing Ipswich Town - who are four leagues above football β½οΈ https://t.co/K37klL3N3M
Ipswich investigating incident as Maidstone fan falls from second tier during celebrations https://t.co/TzTmXOlcOn
Maidstone manager George Elokobi said the "magic of the FA Cup is very much alive" after the sixth-tier side stunned Championship high-flyers Ipswich 2-1 as Luton struck at the death to dump Everton out in the fourth round on Saturday β¬οΈ https://t.co/v01V6lgbJo
Maidstone United: George Elokobi says FA Cup win over Ipswich 'binds us for life' https://t.co/r56vUxGtXe
Shock moment Maidstone fan FALLS OFF stand during wild celebrations as non-league side pull off huge FA Cup upset https://t.co/wzyvtEUYFc https://t.co/wzyvtEUYFc
How Premier League cult heroβs rallying pre-match speech inspired non-league Maidstone to shock FA Cup win over Ipswich https://t.co/k2T3sJa57l https://t.co/k2T3sJa57l
"We believed we could truly come here and compete with a fantastic Championship side" π€ George Elokobi reacts to his Maidstone side causing a massive upset in the FA Cup, beating Ipswich 2-1 π https://t.co/LIeIhrUmrc
Very Scary Moment as Maidstone United fan falls from upper tier while celebrating upset win at Ipswich. According to Express Sport, no one was seriously hurt in the incident. https://t.co/3zGRIej3Z3
Ipswich investigate as Maidstone fan falls from second tier during celebrations https://t.co/TzTmXOlcOn
EXCLUSIVE: George Elokobi reveals dream tie after masterminding Maidstone's stunning FA Cup upset https://t.co/JuwSwq1WdC
Maidstone United fans are jubilant after a shock win against Ipswich Town in the FA Cup. Tap below for more: https://t.co/yfEjjUWCDN
Maidstone United: Fans jubilant after shock FA Cup win https://t.co/yMVaGaaaQv
Awesome day for the FA Cup. Maidstone keeping the spirit alive and a reminder that the Premier League doesnβt have to dominate the game π₯³
Inspirational words from Maidstone boss George Elokobi β€οΈ #BBCFootball #FACup https://t.co/loDbPRPV21
Ipswich 1 Maidstone United 2 Maidstone United, the team from the sixth tier of the English pyramid, 98 places below Ipswich Town, pulled off one of the great shocks of the FA Cup at Portman Road to go through to the fifth round Read more β¬οΈ https://t.co/SDjE6tawGC
WHAT AMERICAN EQUIVALENT OF MAIDSTONE UNITED BEATING IPSWICH TOWN? https://t.co/Cq93DhGq0G
LOVELY POST-MATCH INTERVIEW. Maidstone manager George Elokobi delivers message back to his community in Cameroon after leading 6th tier side to all-time FA Cup upset. ππ¨π²π https://t.co/IUPzfviqwc
It was a sweet victory for non-league Maidstone against Ipswich π€ #FACup #BBCFootball https://t.co/dnRjlPc0SN
Sixth-tier Maidstone knock out Ipswich Town in FA Cup fourth round https://t.co/jvnHozaslx https://t.co/ukyQl1LVfV
Non-League Maidstone produced one of the all-time great FA Cup shocks by beating Championship high-flyers Ipswich 2-1 on Saturday to reach the fifth round of the competition β‘οΈ https://t.co/R896HIO2XO #AFPSports #FACup https://t.co/OKIspCXds2
The FA Cup magic. πͺ 6th tier Maidstone United makes history by defeating 2nd tier Ipswich Town. π± https://t.co/nxaR0KCKpn
Incredible scenes as Maidstone Utd knock Ipswich Town out of the FA Cup π± @EmiratesFACup π₯ https://t.co/Mjovr6Rr6U
Well done Maidstone - amazing stuff. I'd have liked to have seen more evidence of Ipswich fans applauding them at the end, though hopefully that did happen out of camera shot. https://t.co/Vs3TKAOA2J
Ipswich Town 1-2 Maidstone United: Non-league side stun Championship high-flyers in FA Cup https://t.co/iRIaw2U6ld
FA Cup 2024: Maidstone's Sam Corne scores winner against Ipswich https://t.co/kPmt5YkHlg
Maidstone's FA Cup fairytale continues thanks to forgotten Premier League star π https://t.co/TJjOmekCrS
The moment sixth-tier Maidstone United made FA Cup history. Watch it, drink it in https://t.co/O7zY4J5gOT
Maidstone United fans are jubilant after a shock 2-1 win against Ipswich Town in the FA Cup. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/ixg8lyDYHz
Maidstone United πππ Covolan π what a performance by all Maidstone players. Who says the FA Cup has lost its magic?
Maidstone United the first team that share their nickname with a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee to reach the FA Cup fifth round since Crystal Palace all the way back in 2022
All the classic ingredients of a shock in the #FACup: Clinical finishing β Great defending β Keeper having a blinderβ luckβ Ipswich not able to hit a barn doorβ Great story and achievement for Maidstone Utd.
MAIDSTONE DELIVERS ONE OF THE BIGGEST UPSETS IN FA CUP HISTORY π₯π₯π₯ 6th tier Maidstone defeats 2nd tier Ipswich. Giant-killing moments like this are why we love this sport, and the FA Cup & US Open Cup. #TheStones #USOC. HEROES! https://t.co/1NRjbEpioU
Non-league Maidstone STUN Ipswich in the FA Cup π€― https://t.co/7Fdr3hV6dl
WRITE IT IN THE HISTORY BOOKS. Maidstone United have caused one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history. #BBCFootball
Non-league Maidstone pull off one of biggest FA Cup upsets ever https://t.co/PPrvm4UFR9 https://t.co/WZZBsKG49D
WOW WOW WOW β¦β¦@maidstoneunitedβ© ππ»#KeepTheFACupWeird https://t.co/ZSybNtt7zl
π¨ It's full time at Portman Road Ipswich 1-2 Maidstoneπ€ The Magic of the FA Cup! β½ What did you make of that game? π€ #BringItOn #EmiratesFACup
BREAKING: Maidstone United show magic of the FA Cup remains alive with fairytale win over Ipswich https://t.co/S6i4RAzPm4
Maidstone!!!!! Wow! #magicoftheFACup
Maidstone United are the first club from outside the top five tiers of English football to reach the FA Cup fifth round since Blyth Spartans in 1977-78. #FACUP
They've done it AGAIN!!! Ipswich Town 1-2 Maidstone United Incredible scenes here at Portman Road
Maidstone hold on to pull off an amazing #FACup upset. Goals Sam Corne and Lamar Reynolds - and heroics from goalkeeper Lucas Covolan - see them past Ipswich Town and into the fifth round... https://t.co/Qjf6r9Hfsc
Maidstone United shock Ipswich Town 2-1 to become the first team from the sixth tier to reach the last 16 of the FA Cup. They're more than πππ places below Ipswich in the English football pyramid β¨ https://t.co/CE9MCmPRKn
MAIDSTONE UNITED UPSET IPSWICH TOWN. 6TH TIER SIDE DO UNTHINKABLE AND ELIMINATE 2ND PLACE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM. BEST STONES SINCE JOHN, GEMS & THOSE THAT ROLL. HAVE AN ABSOLUTE NIGHT/WEEK/LIFE, MAIDSTONE FANS. THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE FA CUP WEIRD. πππ https://t.co/bUT5h12Ovg
INCREDIBLE! π‘β«οΈπ‘β«οΈπ‘ Sixth tier @maidstoneunited have beaten Championship high-flyers Ipswich 2-1 at Portman Road #FACup magic! π©πͺπ« https://t.co/V0nxYotOal
Ipswich 1-2 Maidstone The National League South side are into the #FACup fifth round! https://t.co/GMJxlA7gpw
Sam Corne, who scored the winner against Stevenage to send Maidstone through to the #FACup fourth round, has just restored his side's lead against Ipswich Town... Just under 20 minutes remain at Portman Road. Can they hold on? https://t.co/0YB4Czlx0O