Leicester City's next League One opponents, Bradford City, have lost their manager Graham Alexander to Preston North End. The move comes ahead of the two clubs' scheduled meeting at the King Power Stadium in November, a fixture that could impact the early-season table.
Bradford currently sit top of the division with 15 points from seven games, a full six points ahead of 14th-placed Leicester. The Foxes have nine points from their own seven matches, with a recent 6-1 win over Fulham's under-21 side showcasing their attacking potential. However, the source reports that Leicester's recent league form shows they have conceded a goal every 54 minutes on average. In contrast, Bradford's recent form has seen them win four of their last six matches.
Alexander's return to Deepdale
Graham Alexander, who made 410 appearances for Preston as a player, has returned to Deepdale after Preston dismissed Paul Heckingbottom following a poor start to their campaign. Alexander had been in charge at Bradford since 2023, leading them out of League Two and to the League One play-offs last season.
He will be assisted by Chris Lucketti. Speaking about his return, Alexander said, "talks convinced him this was where he wanted to be." He added, "it was great to be back."
Leicester's immediate focus is not on Bradford but on their next league fixture. They host Peterborough United, who are 23rd in the table, at the King Power Stadium on 10 October.
More detail at onefootball.com
