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>Oxford City vs Leicester City Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/11/2026
FA Cup · 1st RoundOxford City vs Leicester City – Best bets of the match
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Oxford City welcome Leicester to the compact surroundings of Court Place Farm riding three consecutive wins, though their eight-game unbeaten run in the National League North was recently snapped by a 3-1 home loss to South Shields. The hosts boast an impressive defensive record, conceding just 11 league goals this season, with goalkeeper Maxted racking up nine clean sheets across all competitions. Their tight pitch and 3G surface could unsettle higher-ranked visitors.
Leicester City arrive two divisions above Oxford yet carry baggage of their own. Russell Martin's side sit a disappointing tenth in League One following back-to-back relegations from the top flight. The former Premier League champions have conceded in 71% of their matches this term and rarely keep clean sheets. Rotation is expected ahead of the international break, with Martin likely to hand fringe players and returning figures like Conor Chaplin valuable minutes in this first-round tie.
Leicester City's away win at 1.31 represents the strongest value selection in this fixture. The Foxes, despite Russell Martin's struggles in League One, remain two full divisions above Oxford City and possess squad depth that National League North sides simply cannot match. Even with expected rotation ahead of the international break, Leicester's second-string options should carry enough quality to see off a side competing at the sixth tier of English football.
Oxford City's defensive record deserves respect; goalkeeper Maxted has recorded nine clean sheets across all competitions, and only eleven league goals have been conceded this season. That resilience makes the both teams to score market interesting at 1.79, particularly since Leicester have conceded in 71% of their matches this campaign. The hosts will fancy their chances of finding the net at least once on their tight 3G surface, a setup that could unsettle Leicester's players.
The over 2.5 goals line at N/A also warrants attention given Leicester's porous defensive record and Oxford City's willingness to attack at home. A scoreline of two or three goals for the visitors with Oxford grabbing one feels like a realistic outcome. The class gap should ultimately prove decisive, making Leicester City the recommended pick to advance into the Second Round. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Oxford City vs Leicester City
- Oxford City conceded only 11 league goals
- Leicester conceded in 71% of matches
- Oxford City's keeper has 9 clean sheets
Form & Statistics: Oxford City vs Leicester City
Oxford City
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Season statistics (3)
Leicester City
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Lineups: Oxford City vs Leicester City
Oxford City
Starters
- 1 Maxted
- 2 Nelson
- 3 Francillette
- 4 Carroll
- 5 Humphries
- 6 Tetek
- 7 Ashby
- 8 Bateman
- 9 Pollock
- 10 Marsh
- 11 Brown
Absent
- Ewan Clark (injury)
Leicester City
Starters
- 1 A. McCarthy
- 2 W. O'Hora
- 3 H. Souttar
- 4 C. Okoli
- 5 L. Thomas
- 6 J. Lundstram
- 7 W. Alves
- 8 S. Braybrooke
- 9 Conor Chaplin
- 10 K. Doyle
- 11 E. Riis
Bench
- Ilari Kangasniemi
- Bobby De Cordova-Reid
Absent
- Jakub Stolarczyk (injury)
- Ben Nelson (injury)
- Jayden Joseph (injury (expected back after international break))
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated tag, sourced from single outlets ahead of this FA Cup first-round tie, so treat the shape of this contest with appropriate caution. That said, the expected 4-3-3 versus 4-2-3-1 framing sets a compact Oxford City midfield against a Leicester side carrying considerably more top-flight pedigree.
Emile Riis leads the Leicester line in what looks a rotated but still purposeful XI, while Oxford's attacking trio will need a disciplined, high-energy press to unsettle a defence anchored by Souttar and Okoli. The gulf in resources is clear, but the FA Cup has a habit of rewarding exactly that kind of organised ambition from the lower leagues.
How to Watch Oxford City vs Leicester City Match?
What time is Oxford City vs Leicester City?
Oxford City vs Leicester City kicks off at 19:45 local time on 6 November 2026 at Court Place Farm.
Where is Oxford City vs Leicester City being played?
This FA Cup first round tie takes place at Court Place Farm, Oxford City's home ground.
How Can I Watch Oxford City vs Leicester City on TV and Live Stream?
This match is expected to be broadcast on BBC iPlayer or ITV in the UK.