The town council added: “Picked yourself up off the floor yet?! To all the team and every single member of the staff – well done!!!”
The town’s Labour MP Tim Roca posted on social media to say the result was “football history”, alongside a photo of the scoreboard at the ground.
Fan Sue Smith said: “Never be afraid to dream and believe. What a result, what a team. Beyond proud and in a bit of an emotional state.”
Fellow Macc fan Dean Howard agreed, saying “Get in!! Against all odds!”, while Sarah Evans-Iles said: “Absolutely amazing Macclesfield FC have knocked out the FA Cup holders.”
Reflecting on the death of forward Ethan McLeod in a car accident while travelling back from Macclesfield’s National League North match at Bedford Town in December, Gemma Jackson said: “That was for Ethan, congratulations.”
Edwina Darlow said: “You have done Ethan proud!”