Leicester City Faces Charlton: Match Preview
Leicester City is set to face Charlton Athletic on Saturday at the King Power Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12:30 PM GMT. This match marks an important moment for Leicester, as Andy King, a club legend, will lead the team in an interim role after the recent dismissal of manager Marti Cifuentes.
Match Preview: Leicester City vs. Charlton Athletic
Current Team Form
Leicester City currently holds the 14th position in the Sky Bet Championship standings, having accumulated 38 points from 29 matches. Their last outing resulted in a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Oxford United, contributing to the decision to part ways with Cifuentes.
Team News
- Charlton Athletic: Missing players include Josh Edwards and Harvey Knibbs, both sidelined due to ankle injuries.
- Leicester City: The Foxes will be without several key players, including:
- Harry Souttar (Achilles)
- Victor Kristiansen (knee)
- Oliver Skipp (concussion)
- Jordan James (hamstring)
- Aaron Ramsey (hamstring)
- Ben Nelson (knee) – will undergo assessment
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Charlton and Leicester have faced each other 54 times. The results show a competitive rivalry, with Charlton winning 24 matches, Leicester winning 19, and 9 games ending in a draw. In their previous encounter at The Valley in August, Leicester claimed a narrow 1-0 victory, thanks to a goal from Abdul Fatawu.
Match Officials
The officiating team for Saturday’s match consists of Andrew Kitchen as the referee, with Shaun Hudson and Graham Kane serving as assistants. Edward Duckworth will fulfill the role of Fourth Official.
Fan Information
Charlton supporters will wear their traditional red Reebok home kit during the match. Tickets for this fixture will cease sales at 1 PM on Friday and will not be available for purchase on matchday. Fans can also pre-book parking at the King Power Stadium through The Big Parking.
Viewing Options
For those unable to attend the match in person, various viewing options are available. Supporters located outside the UK and Ireland can catch the live action on CharltonTV, while those within the UK and Ireland can access commentary provided by Terry Smith, Greg Stubley, and former player Steve Brown.
This upcoming clash between Leicester City and Charlton promises to be entertaining, with both teams looking for vital points in the Championship.
