Leicester City & The Second World War: How Football Began To AdjustLeicester City In The Second World War: The Minesweeper HMS Leicester CityWhen Leicester City opened their 1942/43 season with a home fixture against Birmingham City (pictured below), the Allies were at a difficult stage in the Second World War. Expand photo Leicester City vs. Birmingham, 1942 City's 1942/43 season began with a fixture against Birmingham City at Filbert Street. Expand photo Leicester City vs. Aston Villa, 1942 Aston Villa were the visitors to Filbert Street on Christmas Day, 1942. By this time a young 18-year-old called Norman Plummer (pictured below) had made his Leicester City debut. The eventual winners of the North Cup played the winners of the South Cup in the War Cup Final.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 01, 2021 11:48 UTC