Match report
Leicester Defeats Leeds 3-1 in League Cup
Leicester
3–1
FT
Leeds
Oct 24, 2017
Leicester City secured a 3-1 victory over Leeds United in the League Cup, showing resilience and tactical superiority. The Foxes, led by Iheanacho, Slimani, and Mahrez, overcame a brief Leeds lead to take control of the match with crucial second-half goals.
Key Facts
- • Leeds took the lead through Pablo Hernández (26')
- • Kelechi Iheanacho equalized for Leicester (30')
- • Islam Slimani put Leicester ahead (71')
- • Riyad Mahrez sealed the victory with a late goal (88')
Lineups
Leicester
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 B. Hamer (G)
- 16 A. Dragović (D)
- 15 H. Maguire (D)
- 3 B. Chilwell (D)
- 10 A. King (M)
- 21 Iborra (M)
- 11 M. Albrighton (M)
- 18 D. Amartey (D)
- 7 D. Gray (M)
- 19 I. Slimani (F)
- 8 K. Iheanacho (F)
Substitutes
- 26 R. Mahrez
- 9 J. Vardy
- 13 A. Musa
- 17 E. Jakupovic
- 23 L. Ulloa
- 25 W. Ndidi
- 28 C. Fuchs
Leeds
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 F. Wiedwald (G)
- 18 P. Jansson (D)
- 3 C. Borthwick-Jackson (D)
- 8 V. Anita (M)
- 19 Pablo Hernández (M)
- 43 M. Klich (M)
- 7 K. Roofe (F)
- 23 K. Phillips (M)
- 35 C. Shaughnessy (D)
- 22 P. Cibicki (M)
- 11 J. Grot (F)
Substitutes
- 2 L. Ayling
- 24 H. Sacko
- 25 R. Vieira Nan
- 1 A. Lonergan
- 5 M. Pennington
- 9 P. Lasogga
- 10 E. Alioski
Timeline
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26' Leeds Goal · Normal GoalPablo Hernández · Assist: K. Roofe -
30' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalK. Iheanacho -
46' Leeds subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Borthwick-Jackson · On: Luke Ayling -
65' Leicester subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Albrighton · On: R. Mahrez -
65' Leeds subst · Substitution 2Off: Pawel Cibicki · On: H. Sacko -
71' Leeds subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Phillips · On: R. Vieira Nan -
71' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalI. Slimani · Assist: K. Iheanacho -
81' Leicester subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Iheanacho · On: J. Vardy -
88' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalR. Mahrez · Assist: Iborra
Match Stats
| Stat | Leicester | Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 77% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 8 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 548 | 435 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 455 | 335 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leicester's quick equalizer by Iheanacho within minutes of Leeds scoring marked a significant shift in momentum, boosting the Foxes' confidence.
- ▸ Slimani's goal in the second half was crucial as it not only secured the lead but also effectively stifled any comeback attempt from Leeds.