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Nine Leicester City changes for Oxford City as Russell Martin hands opportunity to impress

The FA Cup returns for Leicester City this weekend as they travel to non-league outfit Oxford City…

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:21 AM

Key Things to Know

Russell Martin is predicted to make nine changes for Leicester City's FA Cup match against Oxford City.
Leicester City are playing in the FA Cup first round proper for the first time since 2008.
Franco Ravizzoli is expected to replace Alex McCarthy in goal for the cup tie.

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Leicester City manager Russell Martin is expected to rotate his squad heavily by making nine changes for their upcoming FA Cup first-round tie against Oxford City. The Foxes, now playing in League One, enter the competition at this early stage for the first time since 2008 following a recent league draw with Stevenage.

According to LeicestershireLive's predicted lineup, Franco Ravizzoli is set to start in goal, while Harry Souttar is expected to anchor the defense alongside Bade Aluko and Ilari Kangasniemi. In attack, Conor Chaplin, Liam Cullen, and Admir Bristric are tipped to receive starting opportunities ahead of upcoming fixtures.

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Nine Leicester City changes for Oxford City as Russell Martin hands opportunity to impress

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