Leicester City FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 5
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — FA Cup at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Feb | Arsenal FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Feb | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | Aston Villa FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 28 Jan | Walsall FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | Leicester City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Feb | Watford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Leicester City FC this season
Leicester City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Leicester City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Leicester City FC
| Louis Page | 1 G | 2 A |
| Emil Riis Jakobsen | 1 G | |
| Tom Watson | 1 G | |
| Kamari Doyle | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to King Power Stadium that hosts another battle between Leicester City FC and Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ashley Phillips is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 16' Leicester City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 16.
- 21' The 33-year-old Ricardo Pereira has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 26' Nampalys Mendy is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackburn Rovers FC tonight.
- 31' Leicester City FC have won 536 goals from 368 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 33' Brilliant from the ! Tyrhys Dolan makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 33.
- 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leicester City FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. Leicester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 48' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 52' Samuel Szmodics doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 57' Luke Thomas makes way for Victor Kristiansen at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leicester City FC.
- 58' The whistle greets Dennis Praet as he departs to be replaced by Kelechi Iheanacho.
- 61' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Callum Brittain is hanging Joe Rankin-Costello on the field on 61 minute.
- 66' Leicester City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' Kelechi Iheanacho has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 67 minutes.
- 72' Brazil international Tete has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 73' Time for substitution for Leicester City FC. Ricardo Pereira is replaced by Timothy Castagne.
- 74' Patson Daka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tete on 74 minute.
- 76' A change in the Blackburn Rovers FC ranks — Sam Gallagher exits the field as Jack Vale enters on 76.
- 81' A quiet spell here at King Power Stadium. Leicester City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 83' Samuel Szmodics is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
- 84' It’s a booking for Blackburn Rovers FC player. Samuel Szmodics gets a Yellow card.
- 85' Fresh legs for Blackburn Rovers FC! John Buckley comes on to replace Ryan Hedges.
- 90' Leicester City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Full Time. Blackburn Rovers FC beats Leicester City FC
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 18
- 21
- 7
- 31
- 42
- 26
- 3
-
37
Tete ↓ Patson Daka 74'
- 22
- 33
Bench
- 25
-
14
Kelechi Iheanacho ↑ 58'
-
24
Nampalys Mendy ↑ 74'
- 15
- 12
-
27
Timothy Castagne ↑ 73'
-
20
Patson Daka ↑ 74'
-
16
Victor Kristiansen ↑ 57'
- 40
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
9
Sam Gallagher ↓ Jack Vale 76'
-
19
Ryan Hedges ↓ John Buckley 85'
- 27
- 11
- 8
- 5
- 3
- 17
- 10
-
6
Tyler Morton ↓ Ashley Phillips 85'
Bench
-
2
Callum Brittain ↑ 61'
- 7
-
21
John Buckley ↑ 85'
-
29
Jack Vale ↑ 76'
- 34
- 30
-
33
Ashley Phillips ↑ 85'
- 38
- 37
Coach
Jon Dahl Tomasson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Samuel Szmodics | 4 |
| Kelechi Iheanacho | 2 |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 |
| Jamie Vardy | 1 |
| Wout Faes | 1 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
| Stephy Mavididi | 1 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2023-02-28
Leicester City FC
1–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2023-02-25
Leicester City FC
0–1
Arsenal FC
L
2023-02-19
Manchester United FC
3–0
Leicester City FC
L
2023-02-11
Leicester City FC
4–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2023-02-04
Aston Villa FC
2–4
Leicester City FC
W
2023-01-28
Walsall FC
0–1
Leicester City FC
W
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2023-02-28
Leicester City FC
1–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2023-02-25
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–3
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2023-02-21
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Blackpool FC
W
2023-02-18
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Swansea City AFC
W
2023-02-15
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2023-02-11
Watford FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Leicester City FC or Blackburn Rovers FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
69%
Leicester City FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.