Leicester City captain Souttar accepts responsibility for heavy Oxford United loss
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Leicester City captain Harry Souttar stated the team failed to produce the bare minimum following a 4-0 home defeat by Oxford United. The result marks the largest margin of defeat in Leicester's history while competing this far down the league structure. The defeat has generated intense pressure on head coach Russell Martin, with former Foxes forward Matt Piper describing the display as a sackable performance. Souttar, who leads a youthful squad in League One, acknowledged the players were responsible for the lack of competitive edge throughout the match. The club had previously secured their first league win of the season against Plymouth Argyle mid-week before this result. Leicester next plays Stockport County on Saturday.
- •Oxford United defeated Leicester City 4-0 in a League One match.
- •Harry Souttar labeled the team's effort as below the bare minimum.
- •The 4-0 scoreline is the worst league defeat in Leicester's history at this level.
- •Leicester City prepares to play Stockport County on Saturday.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Oxford loss 'solely down to the players' - Souttar
- 9:29 AMBBC Football — Leicester failed to produce bare minimum in Oxford thrashing - Souttar
"Leicester players failed to produce the "bare minimum" and "have got to take responsibility" for Saturday's heavy defeat by Oxford, says captain Harry Souttar.
"Leicester players failed to produce the "bare minimum" and "have got to take responsibility" for Saturday's heavy defeat by Oxford, says captain Harry Souttar.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:35 AMOxford loss 'solely down to the players' - Souttar
Leicester players failed to produce the "bare minimum" and "have got to take responsibility" for Saturday's heavy defeat by Oxford, says captain Harry Souttar.
- BBC FootballSep 7, 2026, 9:29 AMLeicester failed to produce bare minimum in Oxford thrashing - Souttar
Leicester players failed to produce the "bare minimum" and "have got to take responsibility" for Saturday's heavy defeat by Oxford, says captain Harry Souttar.
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