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‘Leicester draw is game for the fans and for Dover’

Dover Athletic is set to host former Premier League champions Leicester City in the FA Cup.

By Jacob Panons · BBC Sport

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:49 AM

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Dover Athletic will host Leicester City in the FA Cup second round on the weekend of December 4.
Manager Jake Leberl called the matchup an unbelievable draw for the supporters, staff, and the town.
Chairman Jim Parmenter stated the fixture is a once-in-a-decade financial reward after past financial struggles.

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Non-league Dover Athletic manager Jake Leberl described drawing former Premier League champions Leicester City in the FA Cup second round as a game for the fans and the town. The sixth-tier side will host the 2021 FA Cup winners at Crabble over the weekend starting December 4.

Dover chairman Jim Parmenter noted that the fixture provides a major financial boost, serving as a reward for staff and volunteers following years of financial hardship. FA Cup second-round winners will receive £79,500 in prize money, while the losing side will earn £21,200.

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‘Leicester draw is game for the fans and for Dover’

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