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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Cup clash between Leicester City and Cheltenham Town is set for 10.01.2026 at 12:15. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this FA Cup encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Leicester City, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Cheltenham Town, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Cup table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 10.01.2026
- Kickoff: 12:15
- Favorite: Cheltenham Town
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 20.07.2019, finishing Cheltenham Town 1-2 Leicester City.
Leicester City Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Leicester City squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Cup 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Leicester City lineup today or Leicester City starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Leicester City home performances:
Date Event Score 05.01.2026 Leicester City vs West Bromwich Albion 2 - 1 01.01.2026 Sheffield United vs Leicester City 3 - 1 29.12.2025 Leicester City vs Derby County 2 - 1
Cheltenham Town Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Cheltenham Town have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Cup game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Cheltenham Town 1-2 Leicester City
- Wins this season over Leicester City: 0
Recent away match stats for Cheltenham Town:
Date Event Score 04.01.2026 Cheltenham Town vs Crawley Town 3 - 0 01.01.2026 Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town 4 - 1 29.12.2025 Cheltenham Town vs Swindon Town 0 - 2
Prediction and Final Word
As of 10.01.2026, odds point to Cheltenham Town as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Leicester City and Cheltenham Town lineups for the FA Cup 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
