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Bristol Rovers shock Cambridge United to reach round two

Bristol Rovers, a League Two side, beat League One side Cambridge United 2-0 at the Memorial Stadium to reach the second round of the FA Cup.

BBC News Bristol 6 Nov 2026

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National League club 'loving limelight' ahead of FA Cup

Oxford City, a non-league club, is preparing to host Premier League-level opponents Leicester City in the first round of the FA Cup at its own ground. Club staff have worked hard to add extra stands and hospitality areas to welcome a crowd far bigger than usual. Midfielder Scott Pollock, a lifelong Leicester fan, scored the winning goal that sent the club through to this match.

BBC Oxfordshire 6 Nov 2026

Sport · Wales

Stewart hoping unlikely path leads back to top

Striker Ross Stewart has built an unusual career path, moving from semi-professional football and a day job in a land registry office to the Premier League and the World Cup. He has now joined Swansea City, hoping to help the club climb back up the table and earn a return to the Premier League.

BBC Swansea 6 Nov 2026

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