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Former Leicester City academy star steals FA Cup headlines as Foxes tie one step away

Leicester City will enter the FA Cup in the first round this season

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 9:49 AM

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Former Leicester City youth player Dempsey Arlott-John scored a dramatic hat-trick as Harborough Town advanced in the FA Cup.
Harborough Town defeated St Albans City following Arlott-John's winning goal struck directly from kick-off deep in stoppage time.
Conrad Logan's Anstey Nomads also reached the fourth qualifying round with a 3-2 win against Gainsborough Trinity.

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Former Leicester City academy player Dempsey Arlott-John scored a dramatic hat-trick to lead non-league Harborough Town to a comeback victory over St Albans City in the FA Cup. Harborough overturned a deficit with Arlott-John scoring twice in late stoppage time, including a looping game-winner directly from kick-off. The result moved Harborough into the fourth qualifying round.

Fellow Leicestershire side Anstey Nomads also advanced with a 3-2 victory against Gainsborough Trinity. Both clubs are now just one match away from a potential FA Cup first-round matchup against Leicester City, who enter the competition in the opening round proper this season following their drop to League One.

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