FA Cup first round draw: 2021 winners Leicester City to visit Oxford City
The 2026-27 FA Cup first-round draw has been announced, featuring a notable matchup between former winners Leicester City and Oxford City. The competition includes 91 teams, with several lower-tier clubs reaching this stage for the first time.
Why it matters
The FA Cup is a historic tournament that highlights the depth of the English football pyramid, providing significant financial and cultural opportunities for smaller clubs.
Image source, Shutterstock Image caption, Leicester City won the FA Cup just five years ago but have since dropped down to League One
Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round.
It is the first time the Foxes have taken part at this stage of the competition since 2008 and they face sixth-tier opposition for a place in the second round.
The 2021 winners were relegated to League One for this season with Russell Martin's side currently 14th having had an inconsistent start to the season.
Meanwhile, there will be a family affair as Peterborough United face Reading as Posh boss Robbie Savage will take on his son Charlie's side when the first round kicks off around the weekend of Saturday, 7 November.
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