Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 5 Sept 2026
Leicester's woes deepen after Oxford thrashing
Leicester's slide continues with a 4-0 home defeat, raising questions about Russell Martin's future.
Leicester
team
Score
Leicester 0-4 Oxford United
Competition
League One
Position
17th in League One
Record
One win in five league matches
What happened. Leicester City suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at home to Oxford United, intensifying pressure on manager Russell Martin.
- Leicester are seeking immediate return to Championship after relegation.
- Martin faces challenge of changing mindset after constant decline.
- Former striker Aaron McLean believes Martin is right man but needs time.
“I feel that he is the right man for the job and you just hope that he's given the time to be able to turn things around.”
— Aaron McLean
Leicester's poor start raises doubts about promotion hopes, with Martin under scrutiny.
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