Leicester City don take the lead for their FA Cup clash with Oxford City at The RAW Charging Stadium for Marston, after 18-year-old Louis Page score im first senior goal for the club. The goal come from one flowing team move under manager Russell Martin, and Page strike fly into the top left corner, with small deflection wey leave Oxford City goalkeeper Jon Maxted with no chance.
Oxford City, wey dey play their football for National League North/South, no allow the early setback kill their spirit. Dem try respond from set-piece when Scott Pollock whip ball inside from right-hand touchline, but Leicester defenders clear. Later, another cross enter the area and Ludwig Francillette head straight at the Leicester goalkeeper, one chance wey Oxford City regret.
Leicester City bin dey control possession and movement, and former Oxford City defender Eddie Odhiambo talk say the passing and movement dey make am tough for Oxford City. Before half-hour mark, Luke Thomas enter referee Andrew Humphries book for pulling shirt of Oxford City player as the home side look to break.
The cup tie na rare meeting between two clubs from very different levels. Oxford City come into match after 1-3 defeat to South Shields for National League, but dem beat Torquay United earlier in cup qualification. Leicester City, wey dey play for League One under Russell Martin, meanwhile drew 2-2 with Stevenage for their last league game and don win three of last five matches across all competitions, including 3-0 win over Wigan Athletic.
For Ross Jenkins Oxford City side, this FA Cup occasion fit define their season, and home crowd go dey important if dem wan cause upset. For Leicester, na chance to progress for competition wey still get weight, no matter the division.
