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Giant Killers? Oxford City Host Leicester City in FA Cup Clash
6 Nov
Summary
- Leicester City begins their FA Cup journey against Oxford City.
- Oxford City, currently second in their league, seek an upset.
- This marks the first-ever encounter between the two clubs.
Leicester City commences their FA Cup campaign on November 6, 2026, with an away fixture against non-league outfit Oxford City. The match, held at Marsh Lane, represents Leicester's first appearance in the first round proper since 2008. Oxford City, currently holding the second position in the National League North, has demonstrated their cup capabilities by winning three qualifying rounds to reach this point.
The atmosphere is set to be fervent, with over 3,000 Oxford City supporters expected to attend. This fixture is historic, as it is the inaugural meeting between Leicester City and Oxford City. Both teams enter the match on the back of recent league results; Leicester drew 2-2 with Stevenage last weekend, while Oxford suffered a 3-1 home defeat to South Shields, impacting their league standing.
