Match report

Leicester Defeats Cheltenham 2-0 in FA Cup

Cheltenham
Cheltenham
0–2
FT
Leicester
Leicester
Jan 10, 2026

Leicester overpowered Cheltenham in their FA Cup match held on January 10, 2026, by a scoreline of 2-0. The victory was powered by early goals from P. Daka and S. Mavididi, which proved crucial as the Foxes advanced in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • P. Daka scored first for Leicester at 23 minutes.
  • • S. Mavididi added the second goal for Leicester at 45 minutes.
  • • Cheltenham attempted to mount a comeback but could not find the net.
  • • L. Thomas received a yellow card in the 87th minute for an argument.

Lineups

Cheltenham

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Day (G)
  • 27 J. Tomkinson (D)
  • 6 R. Cundy (D)
  • 5 J. Wilson (D)
  • 21 G. Nurse (D)
  • 26 B. Stevenson (M)
  • 16 J. Martin (M)
  • 8 L. Young (M)
  • 4 L. Kinsella (M)
  • 11 J. Thomas (M)
  • 20 J. Bickerstaff (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 M. Diallo
  • 12 D. Power
  • 3 G. Harmon
  • 30 F. Willcox
  • 25 H. Sohna
  • 28 T. Backwell
  • 15 T. Taylor
  • 10 G. Miller
  • 39 S. Obieri

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 A. Begovic (G)
  • 56 O. Aluko (D)
  • 4 B. Nelson (D)
  • 23 J. Vestergaard (D)
  • 33 L. Thomas (D)
  • 17 H. Choudhury (M)
  • 22 O. Skipp (M)
  • 39 S. Thomas (M)
  • 25 L. Page (M)
  • 10 S. Mavididi (M)
  • 20 P. Daka (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 F. Vieites
  • 21 R. Pereira
  • 5 C. Okoli
  • 6 J. James
  • 14 B. De Cordova-Reid
  • 27 W. Marcal
  • 28 J. Monga
  • 65 J. Evans
  • 9 J. Ayew

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    23' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Daka · Assist: S. Mavididi
  2. Leicester
    45' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Mavididi · Assist: O. Skipp
  3. Leicester
    55' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Vestergaard · On: C. Okoli
  4. Cheltenham
    70' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Kinsella · On: T. Taylor
  5. Leicester
    70' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Silko Thomas · On: J. Monga
  6. Leicester
    70' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Daka · On: Jordan Ayew
  7. Cheltenham
    77' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Josh Martin · On: Darragh Power
  8. Cheltenham
    77' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jordan Thomas · On: G. Harmon
  9. Leicester
    87' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    L. Thomas

    Argument

  10. Leicester
    89' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mavididi · On: Wanya Marçal

Match Stats

Stat Cheltenham Leicester
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 71% 85%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 16
Corners 1 10
Total Passes 246 604
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 1.06 1.44
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 175 516
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Daka's goal early in the second half shifted momentum towards Leicester, solidifying their lead and control over the match.
  • ▸ S. Mavididi's quick follow-up goal just before halftime sealed Cheltenham's fate, as they struggled to break down Leicester's defense.