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Leicester City player ratings vs Oxford City as Harry Howell and Ilari Kangasniemi make point

Leicester City avoided a FA Cup banana skin to beat non-league outside Oxford City…

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:44 PM

Key Things to Know

Josh Holland evaluated Leicester City players following their 4-2 FA Cup first-round victory over Oxford.
The match finished 4-2 to Leicester City after second-half goals from Emil Riis, Kamari Doyle, and Tommy Watson.
Harry Howell and Ilari Kangasniemi both earned 8/10 ratings after impressing Josh Holland with their performances.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Leicester City avoided an FA Cup upset by defeating Oxford 4-2 to advance to the second round. Louis Page opened the scoring before Scott Pollock equalized for the hosts, but second-half goals from Emil Riis, Kamari Doyle, and Tommy Watson secured the victory, despite Josh Ashby pulling one back.

Leicestershire Live writer Josh Holland highlighted substitutes and young talents, awarding top match ratings of eight to Harry Howell, Ilari Kangasniemi, and Page. Manager Russell Martin's half-time tactical adjustment to introduce Howell helped drive the Foxes to three second-half goals.

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