Third-tier Mansfield stuns Premier League team Burnley for another FA Cup shock
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Third-tier Mansfield pulled off the latest upset in this year’s FA Cup by knocking out Premier League side Burnley on Saturday.
Louis Reed’s goal in the 80th minute at Turf Moor completed a comeback 2-1 win for the League One team in the fourth round after going behind in the first half.
As giant-killings go, it might not be as spectacular as non-league Macclesfield’s victory against titleholder Crystal Palace last month – but it is another major shock result in soccer’s oldest knockout competition.