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Dover Athletic hosts Leicester City in FA Cup second round on BBC

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 10:49 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Dover Athletic hosts Leicester City in FA Cup second round on BBC
Summary

Dover Athletic will face Leicester City in an FA Cup second-round match on December 5, 2026, at Crabble, televised on BBC Two. Salisbury will host Blackpool the next day at Ray Mac Stadium. Dover reached this stage with a 2-0 win over Wealdstone, while Leicester defeated Oxford City 4-2. Salisbury has not conceded a goal in its three prior ties, defeating Sholing 6-0 to advance. Both matches are part of the eight selected for live coverage, with each club featured receiving significant funding from the FA Cup prize pool.

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By the Numbers
  • •Dover Athletic hosts Leicester City on December 5, 2026.
  • •Salisbury will play Blackpool on December 6, 2026.
  • •Dover advanced with a 2-0 win over Wealdstone.
  • •Leicester City overcame Oxford City 4-2 in the first round.
  • •Both matches will be broadcast on BBC Two and iPlayer.
Latest Updates
  • 10:49 AMYahoo Sports — BBC to show Dover v Leicester and Salisbury v Blackpool
  • 10:49 AMBBC Sport — BBC to show Dover v Leicester and Salisbury v Blackpool
What they're saying
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Non-league clubs Dover Athletic and Salisbury will stage the BBC's two chosen FA Cup second-round ties next month.

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Non-league clubs Dover Athletic and Salisbury will stage the BBC's two chosen FA Cup second-round ties next month.

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