A photographic souvenir from the FA Cup Third Round match between Notts County and Leicester City, played on January 9, 1926 at Meadow Lane. Notts County won the match 2-0, with two goals securing their place in the next round. Their FA Cup journey would eventually end in the Fifth Round, where they were defeated by Fulham. Both teams were in the First Division that season. It was a particularly notable year for Leicester City, as it was their first season back in the top flight after winning the Second Division title the previous year. Unfortunately for Notts County they finished the season in 22nd and last place in the First Division and were subsequently relegated to the Second Division.
Souvenir football photography from this era were primarily focused on formal, posed team photos and individual player portraits, which were sold as postcards or small prints. They were an important part of early sports memorabilia and a key way for fans to connect with their heroes.