Leicester City vs Preston North End – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Leicester City host Preston North End this afternoon as the Foxes battle to escape the Championship relegation zone.

The 2016 Premier League champions currently occupy 22nd place following a recent six-point deduction. Gary Rowett’s side has struggled for consistency, securing only one victory in their last 13 league outings.

However, defensive improvements have emerged recently. Leicester have kept two clean sheets in their last three games. Historically, the Foxes have dominated this fixture at home, winning their last two meetings with Preston at the King Power Stadium.

Preston North End arrive in the East Midlands seeking their first league double over Leicester since 1958. Paul Heckingbottom’s men sit comfortably in 13th place, 13 points clear of the drop zone.

They enter the contest with renewed confidence after a 3-1 victory over Stoke City before the international break. Despite their mid-table stability, the Lilywhites have found away points difficult to secure lately. They are currently on a six-game winless run on their travels.

Leicester City vs Preston North End – Match preview and team news

Team News

Leicester City

Gary Rowett received a major boost regarding talisman Jordan James. Despite an Achilles scare during Wales duty, the midfielder should be fit to feature. Elsewhere, Aaron Ramsey could return to the squad after missing the entirety of 2026 so far. The manager may rest Patson Daka and Bobby Reid following their late international excursions on Tuesday night.

Preston North End

The visitors will be without Alistair McCann, who is sidelined with an ankle problem. In addition, winter signing Callum Lang remains unavailable as he recovers from a shoulder injury. Notably, Tottenham loanee Alfie Devine enters the match in sensational form after netting a brace in his last appearance.

Form Guide

Leicester City

Leicester’s home form has been a significant concern, with the team losing five of their last six matches at the King Power Stadium. Statistically, they possess the second-worst defence in the division, having conceded 60 goals this season. Despite these struggles, a win today could move them within striking distance of safety.

Preston North End

Preston are aiming for consecutive league victories for the first time since January. Their recent win over Stoke ended a frustrating seven-game winless streak. Historically, the Lilywhites struggled in this fixture for 16 years before securing a 2-1 triumph earlier this season.

Predicted Lineups

Leicester City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Stolarczyk; Pereira, Okoli, Lascelles, Thomas; Winks, Skipp; Fatawu, James, Mavididi; Ayew

Preston North End Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Iversen; Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Valentin, Whiteman, Moran, Vukcevic; Devine, Dobbin, Osmajic

How to watch Leicester City vs Preston North End?

The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports+. Coverage begins shortly before the 15:00 kick-off.

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