Match report

Leicester Defeats Derby 2-1 in Championship Clash

Leicester
Leicester
2–1
FT
Derby
Derby
Dec 29, 2025

Leicester held on to defeat Derby 2-1 in a closely contested Championship match at the King Power Stadium. Early goals from B. De Cordova-Reid and J. James put Leicester ahead, with R. Brewster scoring for Derby shortly after.

Key Facts

  • • Leicester 2-1 Derby in Championship match at King Power Stadium
  • • B. De Cordova-Reid opened the scoring for Leicester on minute 6 (assist by I. Fatawu)
  • • R. Brewster equalized for Derby just three minutes later on minute 9 (assist by C. Elder)
  • • J. James scored the winning goal for Leicester in the 41st minute (assist by L. Thomas)

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Stolarczyk (G)
  • 17 H. Choudhury (D)
  • 5 C. Okoli (D)
  • 4 B. Nelson (D)
  • 33 L. Thomas (D)
  • 22 O. Skipp (M)
  • 6 J. James (M)
  • 7 I. Fatawu (M)
  • 14 B. De Cordova-Reid (M)
  • 10 S. Mavididi (M)
  • 9 J. Ayew (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 A. Begovic
  • 3 W. Faes
  • 56 O. Aluko
  • 21 R. Pereira
  • 25 L. Page
  • 39 S. Thomas
  • 30 A. Ramsey
  • 28 J. Monga
  • 18 J. Carranza

Derby

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Widell Zetterstrom (G)
  • 6 S. Langas (D)
  • 28 D. Sanderson (D)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 20 C. Elder (D)
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 32 E. Adams (M)
  • 16 L. Thompson (M)
  • 42 B. Clark (M)
  • 10 R. Brewster (F)
  • 7 P. Agyemang (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. O'Donnell
  • 3 C. Forsyth
  • 4 D. Batth
  • 11 C. Blackett-Taylor
  • 14 A. Weimann
  • 15 L. Salvesen
  • 19 K. Jackson
  • 27 L. Travis
  • 35 C. Nelson

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    6' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    B. De Cordova-Reid · Assist: I. Fatawu
  2. Derby
    9' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Brewster · Assist: C. Elder
  3. Leicester
    41' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. James · Assist: L. Thomas
  4. Leicester
    51' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Choudhury · On: R. Pereira
  5. Leicester
    65' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Ayew · On: Silko Thomas
  6. Leicester
    65' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. De Cordova-Reid · On: Aaron Ramsey
  7. Derby
    67' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Brewster · On: C. Blackett-Taylor
  8. Derby
    67' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: L. Salvesen
  9. Leicester
    69' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: L. Page
  10. Leicester
    69' Leicester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Fatawu · On: J. Monga
  11. Derby
    73' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bobby Clark · On: A. Weimann
  12. Leicester
    83' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    J. James

    Foul

  13. Derby
    89' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Elder · On: Kayden Jackson
  14. Derby
    89' Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ebou Adams · On: L. Travis
  15. Derby
    90'+6 Derby Card · Yellow Card
    Liam Thompson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Derby
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 78%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 9
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 357 437
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 0.68 0.69
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 269 340
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leicester took an early lead with a quick goal from B. De Cordova-Reid, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ J. James' second-half goal was crucial in maintaining Leicester's momentum and securing the win over Derby.