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National League club ‘loving limelight’ ahead of FA Cup

Oxford City welcomes Leicester to the MGroup Stadium in the first round of the FA Cup on Friday.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:31 PM
National League club ‘loving limelight’ ahead of FA Cup
Key Things to Know
  • Oxford City are embracing the spotlight as they prepare to host Leicester City in the FA Cup first round.
  • The club installed extra stands and pop-up bars to accommodate 3,500 fans at the MGroup Stadium.
  • A total of 64 places separate National League North side Oxford City and League One club Leicester City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Non-league side Oxford City are preparing to host 2021 FA Cup winners Leicester City at the MGroup Stadium in the first round proper on Friday night. Chief executive Justin Merritt stated that the club is enjoying the attention as staff work to accommodate 3,500 supporters, installing temporary stands and pop-up hospitality areas for the historic fixture.

The Hoops sit second in National League North, trailing their League One opponents by 64 places in the English football pyramid. Midfielder Scott Pollock, a boyhood Leicester City supporter who scored the winning goal in the final qualifying round, expressed confidence in his side's chances of causing an upset on home turf.

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