Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Stoke City FC vs Leicester City FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2020-21
Stoke City FC
0 – 4
Full Time
Leicester City FC
Sat 9 Jan 2021 · 15:00 UTC Bet365 Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+3'
Y 28' Wesley Fofana
Danny Batth 37' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Stoke City FC vs Leicester City FC — FA Cup at Bet365 Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Wright
  • Referee Shaun Hudson
  • Referee James Wilson
  • Referee Tony Harrington

Head-to-Head

1
4
Stoke City FC 5 games · Avg 3.6 goals Leicester City FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-09 Stoke City FC 0–4 Leicester City FC

Recent Form

Stoke City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Leicester City FC H 0–4 L
02 Jan AFC Bournemouth H 0–1 L
29 Dec Nottingham Forest FC H 1–1 D
26 Dec Coventry City FC A 0–0 D
19 Dec Blackburn Rovers FC H 1–0 W
15 Dec Queens Park Rangers FC A 0–0 D
Leicester City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Stoke City FC A 4–0 W
03 Jan Newcastle United FC A 2–1 W
28 Dec Crystal Palace FC A 1–1 D
26 Dec Manchester United FC H 2–2 D
20 Dec Tottenham Hotspur FC A 2–0 W
16 Dec Everton FC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Leicester City FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Stoke City FC welcome Leicester City FC for this crunch clash at Bet365 Stadium.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' Leicester City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stoke City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stoke City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Wesley Fofana on 28 minutes.
  • 33' The 38-year-old Ryan Shawcross has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 34' James Justin does the damage! The net is bulging and Leicester City FC surge ahead!
  • 37' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Danny Batth on 37 minutes.
  • 42' 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.
  • 47' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Leicester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 52' Tommy Smith has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 59' The England Marc Albrighton breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 0-2!
  • 64' Sam Clucas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 20 goals in his last 385 appearances.
  • 65' The crowd applauds James McClean as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Thompson steps in for Stoke City FC.
  • 70' Wilfred Ndidi, a Nigeria , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 75' It looks surprising Stoke City FC does not make any changes. Ayoze Perez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 79' Against the run of play, Ayoze Perez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 80' Another change for Leicester City FC made on 80 minute. Wesley Fofana leaves to be changed by Caglar Soyuncu.
  • 81' Harvey Barnes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
  • 82' Harvey Barnes makes way for Kelechi Iheanacho at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leicester City FC.
  • 87' Jonny Evans needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 90' Another substitution for Leicester City FC to replace Dennis Praet by Nampalys Mendy on 90 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Leicester City FC take all three points.

Lineups

Stoke City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael O'Neill

Leicester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie Vardy 3
Patson Daka 2
Marc Albrighton 1
Harvey Barnes 1
Ayoze Perez 1
James Justin 1
Kelechi Iheanacho 1
Kasey McAteer 1

Head to Head

2021-01-09 Stoke City FC 0–4 Leicester City FC

Stoke City FC Form

2021-01-09 Stoke City FC 0–4 Leicester City FC L 2021-01-02 Stoke City FC 0–1 AFC Bournemouth L 2020-12-29 Stoke City FC 1–1 Nottingham Forest FC D 2020-12-26 Coventry City FC 0–0 Stoke City FC D 2020-12-19 Stoke City FC 1–0 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2020-12-15 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–0 Stoke City FC D

Leicester City FC Form

2021-01-09 Stoke City FC 0–4 Leicester City FC W 2021-01-03 Newcastle United FC 1–2 Leicester City FC W 2020-12-28 Crystal Palace FC 1–1 Leicester City FC D 2020-12-26 Leicester City FC 2–2 Manchester United FC D 2020-12-20 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0–2 Leicester City FC W 2020-12-16 Leicester City FC 0–2 Everton FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.79 Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2 Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for: Leicester City FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Stoke City FC19% Draw25% Leicester City FC56%
Actual: Leicester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
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 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Stoke City FC or Draw
43%
Draw or Leicester City FC
81%
Stoke City FC or Leicester City FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Stoke City FC12% Draw43% Leicester City FC45%
Actual: Leicester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
12%
0 – 1
11.6%
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 0
7.9%
0 – 3
7.8%
1 – 3
6.3%
1 – 0
4.1%
0 – 4
Actual
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 1
3.7%
1 – 4
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC

Handicap Stoke City FC covers Push Leicester City FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 9% 87%
-0.5 13% — 87%
+0.5 36% — 64%
+1 36% 24% 40%
+1.5 60% — 40%
+2 60% 20% 20%
+2.5 80% — 20%

Clean Sheet

Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗

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