
Leicester
King Power Stadium · Est. 1884
Leicester's 2025/2026 Championship Campaign
Leicester's journey through the 2025/2026 Championship was a bit of a rollercoaster, though sadly more of the creaky, rickety kind than the thrilling type. Finishing 23rd with 46 points from 46 games, their record stood at 12 wins, 16 draws, and 18 losses. They found the net 58 times but conceded 68, ending with a goal difference of -10. Home and away performances were fairly balanced, with 7 home wins and 5 on the road, while draws and losses were similarly split.
Defensively, clean sheets were hard to come by, with just six in total—three each home and away. The campaign lacked any significant winning streaks to lift spirits consistently. Despite the challenges, Leicester showed resilience in earning points across many drawn matches, suggesting they were often competitive even if the results didn’t always follow.
Looking ahead, Leicester will be eager to regroup and build on their experiences. With a clearer focus on tightening the defence and converting draws into wins, there’s reason to believe brighter days are on the horizon.
League position
Position 21- Promotion
- Play-off
- Relegation
Points trajectory
Rank 21
Manager
G. Rowett
England
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | +52 | 95 | |
| 22 | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | -14 | 47 | |
| 23 | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | -10 | 46 | |
| 24 | 46 | 2 | 12 | 32 | -60 | 0 |
Leicester's 2025/2026 Campaign: A Season of Mixed Fortunes
Leicester's Championship season shaped up as a rollercoaster rather than a smooth ride. With 12 wins, 16 draws, and 18 defeats from 46 matches, they dropped points more often through stalemates than outright losses, pointing to a side that struggled to close out games. Their biggest win streak is unrecorded, suggesting no particularly dominant run to boost morale or standings.
Offensively, Leicester managed 58 goals, fairly evenly split between home and away fixtures, but their defence leaked 68, highlighting a goal difference of minus ten. The team kept just six clean sheets all season, an area needing attention if they want to climb from 23rd place. Overall, a patchy form with moments of resilience, but too many dropped points to make a real impact this campaign.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
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Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in their last 3 games
Conceded in 4 of last 5 games
Kept 1 consecutive clean sheet
Won 1 in a row
Lost 2 of last 5 games
Drew 2 of last 5 games
Failed to score in 2 of last 5 games
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Top Scorers
Leicester's Home and Away Performance in the 2025/2026 Championship
Leicester's season has been a bit of a mixed bag, especially when comparing home and away form. At home, they've netted 31 goals but conceded 34, managing just three clean sheets. Away from home, their goal tally dips slightly to 27, with the same number of goals conceded (34) and clean sheets (three).
This symmetry in goals conceded and clean sheets suggests a consistent defensive frailty regardless of venue. However, their slightly better goal-scoring output at home hasn't translated into a markedly stronger home record, given they've lost nine matches on their own patch. Away results show a similar pattern, with five wins and nine draws, highlighting a team that struggles to convert performances into wins either side of the pitch.
Fipster's Record on Leicester in 2025/2026
Fipster has started to build a record on Leicester this season but with just one scored fixture so far, it's still early days. So far, the model has registered one miss without yet delivering a star or a tick. In other words, Leicester's Championship campaign hasn't been the easiest nut for Fipster to crack.
Given Leicester's tough season, sitting 23rd with a negative goal difference, the model's cautious approach might be justified. Expect Fipster to sharpen its predictions as more data accumulates.
Venue

King Power Stadium
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goalkeeper | 42 | 0 | 0 | 3203 | 6.87 | |
| 13 | Goalkeeper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 13 | Goalkeeper | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 31 | Goalkeeper | 41 | 0 | 0 | 945 | 6.65 | |
| 4 | Defender | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1917 | 6.68 | |
| 5 | Defender | 33 | 1 | 1 | 2342 | 6.90 | |
| 15 | Defender | 5 | 1 | 0 | 178 | 8.20 | |
| 16 | Defender | 8 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 6.50 | |
| 21 | Defender | 44 | 2 | 1 | 2887 | 6.72 | |
| 23 | Defender | 34 | 3 | 0 | 2608 | 7.27 | |
| 24 | Defender | 12 | 0 | 0 | 593 | 6.94 | |
| 25 | Defender | 25 | 0 | 1 | 564 | 6.41 | |
| 33 | Defender | 45 | 1 | 6 | 3556 | 6.72 | |
| 56 | Defender | 25 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 6.05 | |
| 62 | Defender | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | |
| 6 | Midfielder | 34 | 11 | 4 | 2127 | 7.17 | |
| 8 | Midfielder | 35 | 1 | 2 | 2579 | 7.05 | |
| 14 | Midfielder | 38 | 5 | 3 | 1819 | 6.62 | |
| 17 | Midfielder | 41 | 0 | 0 | 1517 | 6.85 | |
| 22 | Midfielder | 44 | 1 | 0 | 2659 | 6.73 | |
| 27 | Midfielder | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 7 | Attacker | 44 | 9 | 7 | 3726 | 6.87 | |
| 9 | Attacker | 45 | 6 | 3 | 2280 | 6.62 | |
| 10 | Attacker | 42 | 3 | 1 | 2684 | 6.60 | |
| 15 | Attacker | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 20 | Attacker | 43 | 5 | 4 | 2083 | 6.50 | |
| 28 | Attacker | 40 | 1 | 2 | 930 | 6.64 | |
| 39 | Attacker | 25 | 1 | 0 | 313 | 6.47 |
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