Brentford advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a slender 1-0 away victory against minor-league Macclesfield on Monday, the match decided by a second-half own goal from Sam Heathcote, Reuters reported. 

Sixth-tier Macclesfield, who knocked out holders Crystal Palace in the previous round, frustrated their Premier League opponents in the first half.

Goalkeeper Max Dearnley made some fine saves, denying Brentford's Reiss Nelson from close range. Macclesfield's James Dawson came closest to scoring for the hosts with a long-range effort that sailed just wide, according to Reuters.