Leicester City FC vs Swansea City AFC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Swansea City AFC — Championship at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 46 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
- Swansea City AFC 15 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Keith Stroud
- Assistant 1 Lee Venamore
- Assistant 2 Mark Russell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 Jan | Coventry City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | Millwall FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Leicester City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–5 | L |
| 20 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Jan | Morecambe FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
40%
Clean Sheets
Swansea City AFC this season
Swansea City AFC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Swansea City AFC
0-15
4/5
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/5
46-60
6/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Swansea City AFC
| Adam Idah | 4 G | 1 A |
| Joseph Opoku | 3 G | 2 A |
| Moussa Kounfolo Yeo | 3 G | |
| Ji-sung Eom | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at King Power Stadium!
- 3' Kiernan Dewsbury Hall adds to his 4 season tally! Leicester City FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 8' It looks surprising Leicester City FC does not make any changes. Harrison Ashby has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 13' Denmark international Jannik Vestergaard has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 18' Stephy Mavididi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 48 goals in his last 534 appearances.
- 23' Swansea City AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Martyn Margetson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Swansea City AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ricardo Pereira is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Swansea City AFC.
- 45' It is a substitution in Swansea City AFC team. Harrison Ashby is replaced by Ronald on 45 minute.
- 50' The travelling Swansea City AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 54' Leicester City FC ring the changes. Dennis Praet has done his job and it is now time for Yunus Akgun to step up.
- 55' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kiernan Dewsbury Hall on 55.
- 60' It is a cagey affair so far. Leicester City FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Swansea City AFC's compact 4-4-2.
- 61' Time for substitution for Swansea City AFC. Harry Darling is replaced by Kyle Naughton.
- 66' Leicester City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Nathan Wood-Gordon is booked for Swansea City AFC — Yellow card on 68.
- 69' The England forward Stephy Mavididi breaks the deadlock on 69 minutes. 2-0!
- 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Stephy Mavididi makes it 3-0.
- 71' Swansea City AFC ring the changes. Bashir Humphreys has done his job and it is now time for Benjamin Cabango to step up.
- 72' Yunus Akgun adds to his 1 season tally! Leicester City FC lead 4-0 — and this changes everything.
- 77' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 80' The crowd applauds Kasey McAteer as he leaves the pitch. Marc Albrighton steps in for Leicester City FC.
- 81' Another change for Swansea City AFC made on 81 minute. Jay Fulton leaves to be changed by Joe Allen.
- 86' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leicester City FC and Swansea City AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 88' A change in the Leicester City FC ranks — Kiernan Dewsbury Hall exits the field as Arjan Raikhy enters on 88.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Swansea City AFC.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 21
-
23
Jannik Vestergaard ↓ Ben Nelson 88'
- 8
- 10
-
26
Dennis Praet ↓ Yunus Akgun 54'
-
20
Patson Daka ↓ Thomas Cannon 80'
- 3
- 30
- 22
- 5
-
35
Kasey McAteer ↓ Marc Albrighton 80'
Bench
- 9
-
11
Marc Albrighton ↑ 80'
- 17
- 4
-
29
Yunus Akgun ↑ 54'
-
47
Arjan Raikhy ↑ 88'
- 41
-
28
Thomas Cannon ↑ 80'
-
45
Ben Nelson ↑ 88'
Coach
Enzo Maresca
Swansea City AFC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 12
-
4
Jay Fulton ↓ Joe Allen 81'
- 8
-
20
Liam Cullen ↓ Oliver Cooper 81'
- 23
- 9
-
6
Harry Darling ↓ Kyle Naughton 61'
- 14
-
30
Harrison Ashby ↓ Ronald 45'
- 22
- 33
Bench
-
7
Joe Allen ↑ 81'
-
26
Kyle Naughton ↑ 61'
- 3
- 1
-
5
Benjamin Cabango ↑ 71'
-
31
Oliver Cooper ↑ 81'
- 19
- 18
-
–
Ronald ↑ 45'
Coach
Martyn Margetson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matt Grimes | 1 |
| Kelechi Iheanacho | 1 |
| Jannik Vestergaard | 1 |
| Abdul Issahaku | 1 |
| Joe Allen | 1 |
| Stephy Mavididi | 1 |
| Yunus Akgun | 1 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
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
2024-01-13
Coventry City FC
3–1
Leicester City FC
L
2024-01-06
Millwall FC
2–3
Leicester City FC
W
2024-01-01
Leicester City FC
4–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
Swansea City AFC Form
2024-01-30
Leicester City FC
3–1
Swansea City AFC
L
2024-01-25
AFC Bournemouth
5–0
Swansea City AFC
L
2024-01-20
Swansea City AFC
1–3
Southampton FC
L
2024-01-13
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Swansea City AFC
D
2024-01-06
Swansea City AFC
2–0
Morecambe FC
W
2024-01-01
Swansea City AFC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.22
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Swansea City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Leicester City FC to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Swansea City AFC
37%
Leicester City FC or Swansea City AFC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.9%
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.5%
3 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
4%
4 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Swansea City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 19% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 22% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

