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Page Stunner Helps Leicester City Avoid FA Cup Upset Against Oxford City

League One side beat non-league outfit 4-2 on Friday night to secure a place in round two…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:12 PM
Page Stunner Helps Leicester City Avoid FA Cup Upset Against Oxford City
Key Things to Know
  • Leicester City avoided an FA Cup upset with a 4-2 victory over Oxford City.
  • Louis Page gave Leicester the lead after 16 minutes with a long-range strike.
  • Scott Pollock leveled the match for Oxford City by scoring directly from a corner kick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Leicester City avoided an FA Cup first-round upset by securing a hard-fought 4-2 victory against Oxford City. Louis Page opened the scoring for Leicester with a long-range strike in the 16th minute, but Scott Pollock equalized directly from a corner kick for Oxford.

In the second half, Leicester took control through goals from Emil Riis and Kamari Doyle. Oxford captain Josh Ashby pulled one back, but Tommy Watson sealed Leicester's progression to the second round with an 80th-minute goal.

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