Leicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round - see full draw
Summary
Leicester City will play Oxford City in the first round of the 2026-27 FA Cup. Leicester, who won the FA Cup in 2021 but now plays in League One, will face Oxford City, a lower-league team. The first round matches begin around November 7.Key Facts
- Leicester City dropped to League One this season after winning the FA Cup in 2021.
- Oxford City plays in the National League North, which is the sixth tier of English football.
- This is Leicester City's first time in the FA Cup first round since 2008.
- Peterborough United will play Reading, a match involving a father-son coaching rivalry.
- 91 teams took part in the FA Cup first round draw.
- Some teams, like Tadley Calleva and AFC Rushden & Diamonds, have reached this stage for the first time.
- Matches in the first round are scheduled to start around Saturday, November 7.
- The draw features many other clubs from different league levels across England.
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