Leicester City welcomed Sheffield Wednesday to the King Power Stadium on 10 August 2025 for a gripping league encounter that ended in a 2-1 victory for the home side. The match, which kicked off at 4:30pm, saw a lively crowd of 31,102 fans witness a contest filled with drama, including a red card for the visitors.
Leicester City set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jakub Stolarczyk in goal, flanked by a back four comprising James Justin on the right, Luke Thomas on the left, and central defenders Caleb Okoli and Jannik Vestergaard. In midfield, Oliver Skipp and Boubakary Soumaré anchored the centre, providing support to the attacking trio of Abdul Fatawu on the right, Bilal El Khannouss in the central attacking role, and Stephy Mavididi on the left, while Jordan Ayew led the line as the lone striker. The formation aimed to balance defensive solidity with attacking flair, allowing the midfielders to link play effectively with the forwards.
The substitutes for Leicester included Harry Winks, Jeremy Monga, Wout Faes, Kasey McAteer, and Patson Daka, who were poised to make an impact as the match unfolded.
The first half saw Sheffield Wednesday take the lead in the 26th minute, as they capitalised on a defensive lapse from Leicester. A well-placed shot inside the box from an opposing player found the back of the net, sending the visitors into a surprising advantage. Leicester struggled to respond immediately, but their persistence began to show as they sought to regain control.
As the second half commenced, Leicester made a tactical change, bringing on Harry Winks for Oliver Skipp at half-time, aiming to inject fresh energy into their midfield. The change proved pivotal as Leicester began to assert themselves more effectively.
In the 54th minute, Leicester equalised through a set piece, with Jannik Vestergaard finding the back of the net with a powerful right-footed attempt, following a well-delivered free kick from Bilal El Khannouss. The goal ignited the home crowd, who sensed a potential turnaround in fortunes.
As the match progressed, Leicester continued to press for a winner, and in the 70th minute, they made further substitutions, introducing Jeremy Monga for Stephy Mavididi and Wout Faes for Caleb Okoli, bolstering their attacking options while maintaining defensive stability.
The visitors faced a setback in the 72nd minute when they received a yellow card for dissent, a sign of their growing frustration. This was compounded just four minutes later when a second yellow card was issued, resulting in a red card for an opposing player, leaving Sheffield Wednesday with ten men.
Leicester seized the opportunity, and in the 78th minute, they made two more substitutions, bringing on Kasey McAteer for Abdul Fatawu and Patson Daka for James Justin, further enhancing their attacking threat.
The decisive moment came in the 87th minute when Wout Faes scored the winner for Leicester, heading in another assist from Bilal El Khannouss, this time from a corner. The goal sent the home fans into raptures, as Leicester took a 2-1 lead with just minutes remaining.
Despite a late push from Sheffield Wednesday, Leicester held firm to secure all three points in a match that showcased their resilience and attacking prowess. Bilal El Khannouss was undoubtedly the standout performer, providing two crucial assists that proved vital in turning the tide for Leicester City.
