Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Leicester City FC vs Bristol City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Leicester City FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Bristol City FC
Sat 23 Sep 2023 · 14:00 UTC King Power Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jamie Vardy pen 67' 1–0
Y 51' Joe Williams
Y 54' Jason Knight
Wout Faes 62' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Leicester City FC vs Bristol City FC — Championship at King Power Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee James Bell
  • Assistant 1 Ian Cooper
  • Assistant 2 George Byrne

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

2
1
1
Leicester City FC 4 games · Avg 2.0 goals Bristol City FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-23 Leicester City FC 1–0 Bristol City FC

Recent Form

Leicester City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Bristol City FC H 1–0 W
20 Sep Norwich City FC A 2–0 W
15 Sep Southampton FC A 4–1 W
02 Sep Hull City AFC H 0–1 L
26 Aug Rotherham United FC A 2–1 W
19 Aug Cardiff City FC H 2–1 W
Bristol City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Leicester City FC A 0–1 L
19 Sep Plymouth Argyle FC H 4–1 W
16 Sep West Bromwich Albion FC H 0–0 D
02 Sep Swansea City AFC A 2–1 W
25 Aug Hull City AFC A 1–1 D
19 Aug Birmingham City FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bristol City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bristol City FC
Dominic Ballard 3 G
Lorent Tolaj 2 G 1 A
Scott Twine 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Leicester City FC gets underway.
  • 5' It looks surprising Leicester City FC does not make any changes. Andreas Weimann has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Bristol City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Wout Faes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Bristol City FC.
  • 20' Leicester City FC is showing some good football. However, Leicester City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' Leicester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' Leicester City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Leicester City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 40' Callum Doyle is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol City FC tonight.
  • 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 46' James Justin gets the nod from Leicester City FC. He replaces Callum Doyle and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Joe Williams has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
  • 54' Controversy at the stadium! Jason Knight argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 59' Bristol City FC make a change. Joe Williams trudges off to be replaced by Taylor Gardner-Hickman on 59 minutes.
  • 60' Another substitution for Bristol City FC to replace Sam Bell by Andreas Weimann on 60 minute.
  • 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Wout Faes.
  • 67' What a moment for Jamie Vardy! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Enzo Maresca will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 74' Harry Cornick has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nahki Wells on 74 minute.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Leicester City FC team. Abdul Issahaku is replaced by Kasey McAteer on 76 minute.
  • 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Abdul Issahaku, as he is very good at scoring at King Power Stadium with 4 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 86' Harry Cornick, a England forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 88' Bristol City FC ring the changes. Jason Knight has done his job and it is now time for Anis Mehmeti to step up.
  • Leicester City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Leicester City FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Enzo Maresca

Bristol City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nigel Pearson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie Vardy 1
Anis Mehmeti 1

Head to Head

2023-09-23 Leicester City FC 1–0 Bristol City FC

Leicester City FC Form

2023-09-23 Leicester City FC 1–0 Bristol City FC W 2023-09-20 Norwich City FC 0–2 Leicester City FC W 2023-09-15 Southampton FC 1–4 Leicester City FC W 2023-09-02 Leicester City FC 0–1 Hull City AFC L 2023-08-26 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Leicester City FC W 2023-08-19 Leicester City FC 2–1 Cardiff City FC W

Bristol City FC Form

2023-09-23 Leicester City FC 1–0 Bristol City FC L 2023-09-19 Bristol City FC 4–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2023-09-16 Bristol City FC 0–0 West Bromwich Albion FC D 2023-09-02 Swansea City AFC 1–2 Bristol City FC W 2023-08-25 Hull City AFC 1–1 Bristol City FC D 2023-08-19 Bristol City FC 0–2 Birmingham City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.16 Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75 Bristol City FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leicester City FC48% Draw30% Bristol City FC22%
Actual: Leicester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 57%
43%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Leicester City FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Bristol City FC
52%
Leicester City FC or Bristol City FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Leicester City FC29% Draw56% Bristol City FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.4%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 1
2.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
3 – 2
1.2%

Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC

Handicap Leicester City FC covers Push Bristol City FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 13% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 25% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 15% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
48% ✗
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.