Leicester City drawn against Oxford City in FA Cup first round

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 20 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

Leicester City will play National League North side Oxford City in the FA Cup first round.

Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the FA Cup first round, their first appearance at this stage since 2008. The draw took place on Monday evening as League One and League Two clubs entered the competition alongside non-league sides.

Harborough Town, another Leicestershire side, were drawn against League One side Leyton Orient after reaching the first round proper for the second time in the club's history. They qualified by beating National League North rivals Spennymoor Town 3-1 and previously reached the second round in 2024, losing 5-3 to Reading. Local side Anstey Nomads could face Mansfield Town if they beat Macclesfield in a replay scheduled for Tuesday night.

Oxford City's squad includes former Leicester academy player Darnell Johnson and ex-Watford man Fernando Forestieri. All first round matches will be held across the weekend of 7 and 8 November.

Leicester City drawn against Oxford City in FA Cup first round — Image: Harborough Mail

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Harborough Town discover opponents for second-ever venture into FA Cup First Round ProperHarborough Town have been drawn against Leyton Orient after reaching the FA Cup First Round Proper for just the second time in the club’s history.Harborough Mail · 20 Oct, 16:08
FA Cup First Round draw live - Leicester City, Harborough Town and Anstey Nomads await tiesThe FA Cup First Round draw will include Leicester City for the first time in 18 yearsLeicestershire Live · 19 Oct, 16:00
Leicester City set to learn FA Cup first round opponents as non-league sides awaitLeicester City will enter the FA Cup this evening as the draw for the first round takes placeLeicestershire Live · 19 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Leicester City · Oxford City · Harborough Town · Leyton Orient · Anstey Nomads · Mansfield Town · Macclesfield

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