Match report

Leicester Defeats Leeds 3-1 in League Cup

Leicester
Leicester
3–1
FT
Leeds
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

  1. Leeds
    26' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    Pablo Hernández · Assist: K. Roofe
  2. Leicester
    30' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Iheanacho
  3. Leeds
    46' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Borthwick-Jackson · On: Luke Ayling
  4. Leicester
    65' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Albrighton · On: R. Mahrez
  5. Leeds
    65' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pawel Cibicki · On: H. Sacko
  6. Leeds
    71' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Phillips · On: R. Vieira Nan
  7. Leicester
    71' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Slimani · Assist: K. Iheanacho
  8. Leicester
    81' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Iheanacho · On: J. Vardy
  9. Leicester
    88' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    R. 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.