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Oxford United stun Leicester City in 4-0 demolition in League One

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September 5, 2026

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Mark Harris’ opening eighth-minute goal was assisted by the young winger before he scored his first goal in senior football on only his second start.

Aaron Ramsey’s men were relentless at the King Power Stadium, quickly bagging a third after Missanga’s strike, Harris finding the net for the second time in the game and for the third time this season.

The afternoon was rounded off with Jamie McDonnell’s first goal for the club, assisted by new signing and Aston Villa loanee Luka Lynch.

The four-goal win was a perfect response after defeat at Huddersfield in midweek and a statement result for Ramsey against the League One title favourites.

A couple of ventures out wide from both sides preceded the eighth-minute opening goal from Harris, the Welsh striker putting the ball away after Jamie McDonnell had played in Missanga on the right flank.

Leicester tried to hit back, Emil Riis seeing a header saved by Simon Eastwood before Bobby De Cordova-Reid blasted an effort into the side netting.

The U’s veteran goalkeeper followed up with a fine double save to deny two digs at goal from Jayden Joseph.

Oxford then found some momentum, Missanga enjoying himself on the right, Cameron Brannagan eventually forcing a save with a relatively tame long shot.

An important clearance from Michal Helik and a volley over the bar from Joseph saw United into half time one goal ahead.

Oxford almost instantly doubled their lead after the break, Kai Andrews just seeing the ball nicked away as he lined up a shot in the box.

Mo Missanga bagged a goal and assist against Leicester (Image: Oxford United)

A deflected effort from distance by Luke Thomas failed to trouble the U’s before teenage Missanga took the headlines.

The 17-year-old received the ball square from Andrews, chopped onto his right foot and tucked the ball past McCarthy with composure.

It took only three minutes for the Yellows to find a third, Andrews assisting again but this time for Harris who placed the ball into the bottom left corner from the edge of the area.

With Ramsey’s men now more than comfortable, the hosts tried to get forward, a volley from Harry Howell at the back post skewered wide.

Even after three goals, Oxford did not stop.

Lynch’s blocked shot did not discourage the Villa loanee as he played a beautiful low ball on a plate for Jamie McDonnell who tapped home at the back post to score his first goal in yellow.

Leicester: McCarthy, Joseph, Burns (Howell 56), De Cordova-Reid (Doyle 46), Souttar, Riis (Bristic), McFarlane (Aluko 59), Page, Thomas, Braybrooke, Alves (Watson 56)

Oxford: Eastwood, Kioso (Currie 81), Helik, Brown, Spencer, McDonnell, Andrews, Brannagan (Sibley 81), Missanga (Lynch 61), Harris (O’Donkor 69), Dembele (Goodrham 69)

Bookings: Riis; Andrews

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Oxford United hit ‘absolute best’ in Leicester rout, says Ramsey

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September 6, 2026

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Oxford stormed to a second victory of the season thanks to a brace from Mark Harris and goals from 18-year-old Mo Missanga and midfielder Jamie McDonnell.

The four-goal triumph was the perfect response to a 3-1 midweek defeat at Huddersfield Town and leaves the U’s on seven points after four games.

New signing Kai Andrews bagged two assists on his first start on loan from Coventry City whilst Luke Lynch also secured an assist off the bench in his first appearance after joining on loan from Aston Villa on deadline day.

“It’s always very difficult to come to a place like this, an away game, and win 4-0,” Ramsey admitted after the game.

“We knew we had to be at our absolute best today, full concentration for the 90 minutes, and we certainly did that.

Peter Kioso closes down his man at Leicester City (Image: Oxford United)

“There were some really big performances from every single one.

“For us, it was a really proud performance. When I came in, I wanted us to have an identity. I wanted us to enjoy in and out of possession.

“I think that was evident today.

“We’re going to enjoy these moments. Coming away from home and winning 4-0 doesn’t happen every week.

“But like I said, I’m fully aware we’re four games in. It’s a long, old season.”

Ramsey made three changes from the team that were defeated by Huddersfield.

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Michal Helik, Peter Kioso and Andrews all came in at Leicester in place of Sam Long, Jack Currie and Tyler Goodrham with the U’s gaffer explaining his decisions after the game.

“I trust every single player in there,” the Welshman continued.

“I am going to rotate, but we felt like this was the best way to go and win a football game today.

“The way that we wanted to build, we tweaked it a little bit so that we can create some overloads in certain areas and capitalise in there on the opposite side.

“It was really pleasing that that came to life and then out of possession just being really patient.

“And then when it came into two areas, being super aggressive in that press.

“The team were ready from the off, you could sense it.

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“Leicester are a tough team.

“The way that Russell [Martin] sets them up is really challenging at times, and he definitely tests you; you have to be switched on throughout the whole game.

“They do like to try and commit and link off the striker as well, and find the spear man.

“But I thought the boys dealt with that really, really well today. Actually, we created lots of transitional moments from that.”

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Oxford United player ratings in 4-0 Leicester thrashing

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September 5, 2026

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Aaron Ramsey’s side showed no mercy in their second win of the campaign to bounce back from defeat at Huddersfield Town.

Mark Harris bagged a brace whilst 18-year-old Mo Missanga scored his first senior goal before Jamie McDonnell rounded things off with his first in yellow.

Simon Eastwood – 8

Another host of saves from the goalkeeper, diving about in the first half to keep the Foxes at bay.

A first clean sheet since a 1-0 EFL Trophy win at Forest Green Rovers in December 2023.

Peter Kioso (Currie 81′) – 7.5

Let a couple of crosses in from Will Alves but grew into it and linked up well with Mo Missanga.

Took up some great positions to allow Missanga space ahead of him and was solid throughout.

Michal Helik – 7

Really calm and collected at the back and dealt with crosses effectively.

Ciaron Brown – 6.5

Solid on the ball and did not let much trouble him all afternoon.

Brodie Spencer – 7

Some impressive carries, pressing and tackles on the left side.

Does not look out of place at all on the left.

Jamie McDonnell – 9.5

A complete midfield performance.

Involved in all aspects with some cracking tackles to stop the hosts in midfield and getting the pre-assist for Mark Harris’ opener.

Then bagged his first goal by getting in a great position in the box and worked incredibly well in the midfield three.

A machine.

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Mark Harris opens the scoring against Leicester City (Image: Oxford United)

Kai Andrews – 8

Nice and composed on his full debut, using his body well and working as a unit with his midfield colleagues.

Two assists and influenced a lot of good moves.

Cameron Brannagan (Sibley 81′) – 7

Not as visibly involved as his midfield partners but led by example and was a mature head in the centre.

Mo Missanga (Lynch 61′) – 9

Incredible.

Has no fear, managing a first goal and assist in senior football on only his second start.

A great first touch and constantly ran at defenders, putting some really impressive crosses in from the right. Also such a hard worker to get back into shape and press with energy.