Leicester City FC vs Chelsea FC, FA Cup 2026 QUARTER FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Chelsea FC — FA Cup at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Mike Dean
- Referee Martin Atkinson
6 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 7.5 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun | Chelsea FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Jun | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jun | Watford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Aston Villa FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Feb | Norwich City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun | Leicester City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Jun | Manchester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Jun | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Everton FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Liverpool FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | AFC Bournemouth | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
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' What a night it is going to be! Leicester City FC welcome Chelsea FC for this crunch clash at King Power Stadium.
- 5' Chelsea FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Antonio Rudiger, as he is very good at scoring at King Power Stadium with 3 goals in the last 2 games.
- 15' Reece James has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 395 appearances.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' A meaty challenge results in booking for Caglar Soyuncu on 23.
- 28' 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.
- 33' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Frank Lampard will be considering his options from the bench.
- 38' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mason Mount is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Leicester City FC.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Leicester City FC and Chelsea FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Reece James makes way for Azpilicueta at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
- 51' The 38-year-old Jonny Evans has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Frank Lampard might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 57' The whistle greets Ayoze Perez as he departs to be replaced by Marc Albrighton.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 63' GOAL! Ross Barkley scores on 63.
- 68' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 72' Christian Pulisic makes way for Ruben Loftus-Cheek at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
- 76' Time for substitution for Leicester City FC. Harvey Barnes is replaced by Demarai Gray.
- 78' A change in the Chelsea FC ranks — Willian exits the field as Pedro enters on 78.
- 83' Over 83 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 88' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Pedro suffering a number of foals already.
- Chelsea FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 25
- 1
- 6
- 3
- 4
-
15
Harvey Barnes ↓ Demarai Gray 76'
-
17
Ayoze Perez ↓ Marc Albrighton 57'
- 2
- 8
-
26
Dennis Praet ↓ Hamza Choudhury 57'
Bench
- 14
- 12
- 5
- 28
-
11
Marc Albrighton ↑ 57'
-
7
Demarai Gray ↑ 76'
-
20
Hamza Choudhury ↑ 57'
- 24
- 29
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 13
- 10
- 7
- 33
- 9
- 15
-
19
Mason Mount ↓ Ross Barkley 46'
-
24
Reece James ↓ Azpilicueta 46'
- 22
-
47
Billy Gilmour ↓ Mateo Kovacic 46'
Bench
-
17
Mateo Kovacic ↑ 46'
- 5
- 1
-
28
Azpilicueta ↑ 46'
- 3
- 18
-
8
Ross Barkley ↑ 46'
-
11
Pedro ↑ 78'
-
12
Ruben Loftus-Cheek ↑ 72'
Coach
Frank Lampard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antonio Rudiger | 4 |
| James Maddison | 3 |
| Jorginho | 2 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 2 |
| Cucurella | 2 |
| Marcos Alonso | 2 |
| Harvey Barnes | 2 |
| Raheem Sterling | 2 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2020-06-28
Leicester City FC
0–1
Chelsea FC
L
2020-06-23
Leicester City FC
0–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2020-06-20
Watford FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2020-03-09
Leicester City FC
4–0
Aston Villa FC
W
2020-03-04
Leicester City FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2020-02-28
Norwich City FC
1–0
Leicester City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.09
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Leicester City FC or Chelsea FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Chelsea FC
65%
Leicester City FC or Chelsea FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.9%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
2.7%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

