Match report
Leicester Defeats Derby 3–1 in FA Cup Thriller
Leicester
3–1
AET
Derby
Feb 8, 2017
Leicester City demonstrated their strength in the FA Cup by securing a 3-1 victory over Derby County. Leicester's early goal from Andy King, followed by strikes from Wilfred Ndidi and Demarai Gray, proved decisive. Despite Abdoul Camara's goal for Derby, Leicester maintained their composure to advance in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Leicester City 3–1 Derby County in the FA Cup
- • Andy King scored the first goal in the 46th minute, assisted by Marc Albrighton
- • Abdoul Camara scored Derby's goal in the 61st minute, assisted by Jason De Sart
- • Wilfred Ndidi and Demarai Gray added goals for Leicester in the 94th and 114th minutes, respectively
- • Nathan Mendy and Ahmed Musa received yellow cards for Leicester
Lineups
Leicester
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 R. Zieler (G)
- 27 M. Wasilewski (D)
- 29 Y. Benalouane (D)
- 3 B. Chilwell (D)
- 10 A. King (M)
- 11 M. Albrighton (M)
- 24 N. Mendy (M)
- 13 D. Amartey (D)
- 14 B. Kapustka (M)
- 22 D. Gray (M)
- 7 A. Musa (F)
Substitutes
- 26 R. Mahrez
- 19 I. Slimani
- 25 W. Ndidi
- 4 D. Drinkwater
- 12 B. Hamer
- 20 S. Okazaki
- 28 C. Fuchs
Derby
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 35 J. Mitchell (G)
- 5 J. Shackell (D)
- 6 R. Keogh (D)
- 2 C. Christie (D)
- 25 M. Lowe (D)
- 18 J. Butterfield (M)
- 15 B. Johnson (M)
- 8 I. Anya (M)
- 17 J. De Sart (M)
- 22 N. Blackman (F)
- 20 Abdoul Camara (M)
Substitutes
- 23 M. Vydra
- 7 J. Russell
- 28 D. Nugent
- 1 S. Carson
- 10 T. Ince
- 12 C. Baird
- 16 A. Pearce
Timeline
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5' Derby Card · Yellow CardC. Christie -
9' Leicester Card · Yellow CardN. Mendy -
46' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalA. King · Assist: M. Albrighton -
53' Derby subst · Substitution 1Off: Bradley Johnson · On: M. Vydra -
61' Derby Goal · Normal GoalAbdoul Camara · Assist: J. De Sart -
74' Derby subst · Substitution 2Off: Abdoul Camara · On: J. Russell -
81' Leicester subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Kapustka · On: R. Mahrez -
82' Derby subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Blackman · On: D. Nugent -
84' Leicester Card · Yellow CardA. Musa -
90' Leicester subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Musa · On: I. Slimani -
90' Leicester subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Mendy · On: Wilfred Ndidi -
94' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalWilfred Ndidi · Assist: R. Mahrez -
114' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalD. Gray · Assist: M. Albrighton
Match Stats
| Stat | Leicester | Derby |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 10 |
| Corners | 9 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 583 | 621 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | 452 | 488 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Andy King's early goal set the tone for Leicester's dominance in the match
- ▸ Derby's goal by Abdoul Camara at 61 minutes provided a brief spark but Leicester's control was evident
- ▸ Wilfred Ndidi's late goal in the 94th minute sealed Leicester's victory, leaving Derby unable to mount a comeback