Match report

Leicester Defeats Brighton 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Leicester
Leicester
1–0
FT
Brighton
Brighton
Feb 10, 2021

Leicester held off Brighton to secure a crucial 1-0 victory in the FA Cup, thanks to a late goal by K. Iheanacho. The Foxes showed resilience and tactical discipline, overcoming the Seagulls' strong challenge. Brighton fought valiantly but couldn't find the equalizer despite several substitutions in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Leicester 1-0 Brighton
  • • Goal: K. Iheanacho (90'+4)
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Perez (44'), Y. Tielemans (52') for Leicester; Y. Bissouma (90') for Brighton
  • • Substitutions: J. Vardy, A. Perez, Wilfred Ndidi for Leicester; J. Veltman, Y. Bissouma, A. Mac Allister for Brighton

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 12 D. Ward (G)
  • 18 D. Amartey (D)
  • 4 Ç. Söyüncü (D)
  • 2 J. Justin (D)
  • 46 V. Daley-Campbell (M)
  • 33 L. Thomas (M)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 19 C. Ünder (F)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 K. Iheanacho
  • 10 J. Maddison
  • 20 H. Choudhury
  • 28 C. Fuchs
  • 1 K. Schmeichel
  • 11 M. Albrighton
  • 50 Sidnei Tavares
  • 15 H. Barnes
  • 6 J. Evans

Brighton

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 31 C. Walton (G)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 5 L. Dunk (D)
  • 3 B. White (D)
  • 6 M. Karbownik (M)
  • 14 A. Lallana (M)
  • 13 P. Groß (M)
  • 15 J. Moder (M)
  • 22 P. Tau (F)
  • 29 A. Zeqiri (F)
  • 17 S. Alzate (M)

Substitutes

  • 34 J. Veltman
  • 8 Y. Bissouma
  • 10 A. Mac Allister
  • 25 M. Caicedo
  • 9 N. Maupay
  • 23 J. Steele
  • 7 A. Connolly
  • 18 D. Welbeck
  • 54 J. Weir

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    44' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    A. Perez

    Foul

  2. Leicester
    52' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Tielemans

    Foul

  3. Leicester
    62' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Vardy · On: K. Iheanacho
  4. Leicester
    62' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Perez · On: J. Maddison
  5. Leicester
    62' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Wilfred Ndidi · On: H. Choudhury
  6. Brighton
    71' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Benjamin White · On: Joël Veltman
  7. Leicester
    75' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Justin · On: Christian Fuchs
  8. Brighton
    79' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Lallana · On: Y. Bissouma
  9. Brighton
    79' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Alzate · On: A. Mac Allister
  10. Leicester
    90'+4 Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Iheanacho · Assist: Y. Tielemans
  11. Brighton
    90' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Bissouma

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Brighton
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 7
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 559 469
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 3 1
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 477 392
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Iheanacho's goal in the 90th minute sealed Leicester's victory, ending a tense match and securing their place in the FA Cup.
  • ▸ Leicester's tactical adjustments in the second half, including key substitutions, helped to control the momentum of the game and maintain pressure on Brighton.