Oxford City step up stadium improvements ahead of FA Cup clash with 2021 winners Leicester City

Oxford City are continuing to improve their home ground ahead of one of the biggest fixtures in the club's recent history.

The MGroup Stadium is receiving a fresh makeover as the part-time National League North outfit prepare to welcome former FA Cup winners Leicester City on Sunday 8th November.

Oxford City getting MGroup Stadium ready for huge cup clash

The Hoops have confirmed that stadium improvement work is continuing following a series of upgrades completed during the summer.

The latest developments include preparations for the televised FA Cup first-round tie, with installation work already underway to provide the necessary television camera positions.

Oxford City will host the Foxes in the first round proper after being drawn against the League One giants, giving the sixth-tier side an opportunity to test themselves against considerably higher-level opposition.

The fixture is particularly notable for the visitors, who are appearing at this stage of the competition for the first time since 2008.

🤩 It’s an exciting time at Oxford City FC.

🔨 Stadium improvement work continues around The MGroup Stadium following on from the summer’s improvements.

📹 Work has also started ahead of for Friday’s FA Cup Tie vs Leicester as TV Camera positions are installed today.#OCFC pic.twitter.com/ucvGG1rE4J

— Oxford City FC (@OxCityFC) November 3, 2026

Leicester famously lifted the FA Cup in 2021 with a 1-0 win over Chelsea, but their fortunes have changed substantially since then, with relegation to League One leaving Russell Martin's side looking to rebuild.

The Foxes have endured an inconsistent start to the campaign and currently sit 10th, offering the National League North minnows a rare opportunity to produce a memorable upset in front of their home supporters.

With television coverage adding another dimension to the occasion on Sunday, the improvements at the MGroup Stadium will help ensure the ground is ready for the increased attention surrounding the fixture.

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This is exactly the type of occasion that makes the FA Cup special, with a non-league club welcoming a former Premier League and FA Cup-winning side.

The continued investment around the MGroup Stadium is encouraging, particularly as Oxford City look to improve their facilities beyond the immediate demands of Friday's fixture.

A televised meeting with Leicester provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase the club and its ground to a much wider audience.