Leicester hold nerve to knock out sixth-tier Oxford City

Scott Pollock, a midfielder for Oxford City, believes his team possesses the potential to upset Leicester City in their upcoming FA Cup match. The National League North side will face the Premier League and former FA Cup winners at The MGroup Stadium, where they will have the advantage of playing at home on their artificial pitch.

Pollock, who joined Oxford City in July, expressed his excitement about facing his boyhood club, whom he has supported since childhood. He told BBC Radio Oxford, "It just felt like it was meant to be as a Leicester fan myself." Pollock, who had trials with Leicester as a goalkeeper during his youth, ultimately decided to become an outfield player.

Oxford City, under Pollock's leadership, have made it to the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in four years, following a narrow victory over Torquay United in the previous qualifying round. The 25-year-old shared his personal experience of Oxford City's FA Cup shock in 2020, when they defeated League One opponents Northampton Town 2-1.

Pollock acknowledged the pressure on Leicester City, who have struggled at the start of their League One campaign after back-to-back relegations from the Premier League and the Championship. He stated, "There's just a feeling of excitement among us really. The pressure's on them to do well in the league and in the cup - we're at home and we know the pitch so it favours us in that aspect."

Despite acknowledging Leicester's capabilities, Pollock emphasized the importance of staying focused and prepared for the challenge ahead.