Cheltenham Town and Leicester City are set to meet in the FA Cup third round, with only two previous competitive encounters, both during the 2008/09 League One season, ending in 4-0 victories for Leicester. The first match at Cheltenham’s Whaddon Road was disrupted by floods and marked Leicester’s first game under floodlights at the ground. The second game at Leicester’s Walkers Stadium also resulted in a 4-0 win for Leicester, with notable goals from Steve Howard and Matty Fryatt. Historically, Leicester has had the upper hand in their meetings, including a friendly in 2019 where Leicester won 2-1. Cheltenham, currently in League Two after relegation from League One in 2024, recently secured a 3-0 win over Crawley Town and have been unbeaten at home in their last six matches. They have progressed to the third round after beating Bradford City and Buxton in earlier rounds. Leicester, in the Championship, have shown mixed form with recent wins and losses, and are missing key players like Aaron Ramsey and others due to injuries. The match is expected to be competitive, with Leicester favored to win 3-1, despite Cheltenham’s strong home record. Historically, Leicester has a rich FA Cup history, including winning the trophy in 2020-21. Past meetings also include youth and friendly matches, with Leicester’s first floodlit game at Cheltenham dating back to 1952. The fixture promises an intriguing clash between a third-tier team with recent cup success and a historically successful Premier League club.