FA Cup R1: Leicester add fourth to ease nerves at Oxford City; Bristol R beat Cambridge
Follow live text and radio commentary coverage from the first round of the FA Cup, as Bristol Rovers take on Cambridge United and Oxford City face Leicester City.
In the first round of the FA Cup, Leicester City secured a 4-2 victory over Oxford City, adding a fourth goal to ease the nerves of their Oxford City opponents. The match saw Leicester fan Pollock level the score from a corner, while Riis and Doyle put the League One side in control. However, Ashby gave the hosts hope with a goal, and Watson added a late fourth goal for the 2021 FA Cup winners against National League North promotion hopefuls.
In the other game, Bristol Rovers defeated Cambridge United 2-0, with Russell-Denny scoring the opening goal and Cavegn adding a second for the League Two side, ending a seven-game winless run in all competitions.
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