Preston North End FC vs Leicester City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Preston North End FC vs Leicester City FC — Championship at Deepdale.
- Preston North End FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Leicester City FC 46 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Samuel Allison
- Assistant 1 Blake Antrobus (England)
- Assistant 2 Alex James (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Leicester City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Apr | Southampton FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Watford FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Preston North End FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | Southampton FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Apr | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Preston North End FC | Leicester City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #23 |
| 60 | Points | 46 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 15 / 15 / 16 | W / D / L | 12 / 16 / 18 |
| 55 | Scored | 58 |
| 62 | Conceded | 68 |
| -7 | GD | -10 |
| 1.30 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 33% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Preston North End FC are 14th (60 pts). Leicester City FC are 23rd (46 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Preston North End FC to score. At the same time, Leicester City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alan Browne, as he is very good at scoring at Deepdale with 10 goals in the last 8 games.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Enzo Maresca might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Jannik Vestergaard has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' Preston North End FC 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.
- 30' Preston North End FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 36' Jamie Vardy does the damage! The net is bulging and Leicester City FC surge ahead!
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Preston North End FC and Leicester City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Alan Browne was booked on 46.
- 51' Preston North End FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leicester City FC backline.
- 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jamie Vardy makes it 0-2.
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Andrew Hughes on 54 minutes.
- 59' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 62' Controversy at the stadium! Robbie Brady argues furiously but the card stands.
- 67' Kasey McAteer doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 69' Another change for Preston North End FC made on 69 minute. Milutin Osmajic leaves to be changed by Emil Riis Jakobsen.
- 70' It is a substitution in Leicester City FC team. Kasey McAteer is replaced by Stephy Mavididi on 70 minute.
- 71' The Leicester City FC bench stirs into life. Wilfred Ndidi is withdrawn and Hamza Choudhury gets his opportunity.
- 75' Another substitution for Leicester City FC to replace Jamie Vardy by Thomas Cannon on 75 minute.
- 80' The travelling Leicester City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' Another change for Preston North End FC made on 81 minute. Ryan Ledson leaves to be changed by Duane Holmes.
- 84' Another substitution for Leicester City FC to replace Abdul Issahaku by James Justin on 84 minute.
- 86' Time for substitution for Preston North End FC. Mads Frokjaer-Jensen is replaced by Layton Stewart.
- 87' Another change for Preston North End FC made on 87 minute. Alan Browne leaves to be changed by Noah Mawene.
- 90' It’s a booking for Preston North End FC player. Duane Holmes gets a card.
- With this win, Leicester City FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Preston North End FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 26
- 11
- 6
- 16
-
18
Ryan Ledson ↓ Duane Holmes 81'
-
8
Alan Browne ↓ Noah Mawene 87'
-
7
Will Keane ↓ Theo Mawene 86'
- 28
- 1
- 23
- 10
Bench
-
25
Duane Holmes ↑ 81'
- 3
- 9
- 21
-
17
Layton Stewart ↑ 86'
-
19
Emil Riis Jakobsen ↑ 69'
-
35
Noah Mawene ↑ 87'
- 33
-
31
Theo Mawene ↑ 86'
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Leicester City FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↓ Thomas Cannon 75'
-
25
Wilfred Ndidi ↓ Hamza Choudhury 71'
- 21
- 23
- 8
- 4
- 29
- 3
- 41
-
35
Kasey McAteer ↓ Stephy Mavididi 70'
-
18
Abdul Issahaku ↓ James Justin 84'
Bench
-
17
Hamza Choudhury ↑ 71'
-
2
James Justin ↑ 84'
-
10
Stephy Mavididi ↑ 70'
- 26
- 20
- 30
-
22
Kiernan Dewsbury Hall ↑ 75'
- 5
-
28
Thomas Cannon ↑ 75'
Coach
Enzo Maresca
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 2 |
| Jamie Vardy | 2 |
| Patson Daka | 2 |
| Kelechi Iheanacho | 1 |
| Kasey McAteer | 1 |
| Ben Whiteman | 1 |
| Andrew Moran | 1 |
Head to Head
Preston North End FC Form
2024-04-29
Preston North End FC
0–3
Leicester City FC
L
2024-04-20
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–0
Preston North End FC
L
2024-04-16
Southampton FC
3–0
Preston North End FC
L
2024-04-13
Preston North End FC
0–1
Norwich City FC
L
2024-04-09
Preston North End FC
4–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2024-04-06
Watford FC
0–0
Preston North End FC
D
Leicester City FC Form
2024-04-29
Preston North End FC
0–3
Leicester City FC
W
2024-04-23
Leicester City FC
5–0
Southampton FC
W
2024-04-20
Leicester City FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2024-04-12
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Leicester City FC
L
2024-04-09
Millwall FC
1–0
Leicester City FC
L
2024-04-06
Leicester City FC
2–1
Birmingham City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.03
Preston North End FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Preston North End FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Leicester City FC
76%
Preston North End FC or Leicester City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leicester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
9.3%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
5.5%
1 – 0
5.5%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
3.2%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Preston North End FC
| Handicap | Preston North End FC covers | Push | Leicester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 23% | 30% |
| +1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +2 | 70% | 16% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

