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Leicester City get ‘immense’ confirmation as Russell Martin chat sparks special moment

Talking points and analysis from Leicester City's professional FA Cup win over non-league side Oxford City…

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Leicester City secured a 4-2 FA Cup win over Oxford City, with Russell Martin calling Ilari Kangasniemi "immense."
Martin successfully altered Leicester's formation to a back four during the match to counter Oxford's momentum.
Brighton loanee Harry Howell provided a spark off the bench, creating four chances and setting up Emil Riis.

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Leicester City manager Russell Martin praised young defender Ilari Kangasniemi, calling him someone who will be "immense for this football club" following a 4-2 FA Cup victory over Oxford City. The Foxes avoided an upset by switching formations from a back three to a back four, securing their fourth win in their last six matches.

The match featured strong displays from 19-year-old debutant Kangasniemi, Brighton loanee Harry Howell, and 18-year-old Louis Page, who scored his first senior Leicester goal. Conversely, writer Josh Holland notes that fringe players Bobby De Cordova-Reid and goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli struggled to strengthen their claims for League One starting roles.

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