Leicester City FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 46 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Nield
- Assistant 1 James Wilson
- Assistant 2
6 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 4.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Stoke City FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Leicester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Feb | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 31 Jan | Watford FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Jan | Coventry City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Leicester City FC host Sheffield Wednesday FC — let the battle begin!
- 4' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Abdul Issahaku makes it 1-0.
- 6' The referee shows Sheffield Wednesday FC player a card on 6.
- 11' Sheffield Wednesday FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 16' 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.
- 21' It looks like no one’s ball. Leicester City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 26' The travelling Sheffield Wednesday FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 36' A goal from the England international Jamie Vardy! He fires home on 36 to make it 2-0!
- 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Time for substitution for Sheffield Wednesday FC. Ike Ugbo is replaced by Liam Palmer.
- 51' Sheffield Wednesday FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' Another change for Sheffield Wednesday FC made on 56 minute. Djeidi Gassama leaves to be changed by Anthony Musaba.
- 61' It looks surprising Leicester City FC does not make any changes. James Beadle has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Di'Shon Bernard on 64.
- 66' The Sheffield Wednesday FC bench stirs into life. Bailey Cadamarteri is withdrawn and Michael Smith gets his opportunity.
- 71' Kasey McAteer is ready to make an impact after coming on for Abdul Issahaku at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' Poor challenge from Harry Winks. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 81' Thomas Cannon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jamie Vardy on 81 minute.
- 84' Another change for Sheffield Wednesday FC made on 84 minute. Di'Shon Bernard leaves to be changed by Bambo Diaby.
- 89' Leicester City FC have won 536 goals from 368 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- Full Time. Leicester City FC beats Sheffield Wednesday FC
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↓ Thomas Cannon 81'
- 21
- 23
- 8
- 2
- 10
-
26
Dennis Praet ↓ Hamza Choudhury 81'
- 3
- 30
- 22
-
18
Abdul Issahaku ↓ Kasey McAteer 71'
Bench
-
17
Hamza Choudhury ↑ 81'
- 4
- 29
- 20
- 41
- 5
-
35
Kasey McAteer ↑ 71'
-
28
Thomas Cannon ↑ 81'
- 45
Coach
Enzo Maresca
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 10
- 18
- 4
-
12
Ike Ugbo ↓ Liam Palmer 46'
- 20
- 14
-
17
Di'Shon Bernard ↓ Bambo Diaby 84'
-
41
Djeidi Gassama ↓ Anthony Musaba 56'
- 26
- 42
-
36
Ian Poveda ↓ Mallik Wilks 66'
Bench
- 33
-
2
Liam Palmer ↑ 46'
- 27
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↑ 66'
-
24
Michael Smith ↑ 66'
-
5
Bambo Diaby ↑ 84'
-
45
Anthony Musaba ↑ 56'
- 47
- 25
Coach
Danny Röhl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Abdul Issahaku | 2 |
| Jeff Hendrick | 1 |
| Jamie Vardy | 1 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| Jordan Ayew | 1 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2024-02-13
Leicester City FC
2–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2024-02-10
Watford FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
W
2024-02-03
Stoke City FC
0–5
Leicester City FC
W
2024-01-30
Leicester City FC
3–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2024-01-27
Leicester City FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2024-01-22
Leicester City FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2024-02-13
Leicester City FC
2–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2024-02-09
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2024-02-06
Coventry City FC
4–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2024-02-03
Huddersfield Town AFC
4–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2024-01-31
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–0
Watford FC
D
2024-01-26
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Coventry City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.82
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for:
Leicester City FC to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
38%
Leicester City FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leicester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
3.7%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
3.4%
4 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 19% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 25% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

