Leicester City travel to face high-flying Stockport County this Saturday aiming to arrest a run of poor form. The Foxes sit 18th in League One with just five points from their opening five matches, a position that demands an urgent response.
Recent struggles
Their last outing was a sobering 4-0 home defeat to Oxford United just a week ago. That result extended a concerning recent sequence, with just one win in their last five league games. You can review the full fixtures list to see the challenging start to the campaign.
The Stockport challenge
Stockport County present a formidable obstacle at Edgeley Park. They are third in the table and come into the match off the back of a 4-0 away win at Wigan. Their home form has been strong, including a 5-1 victory over Wycombe Wanderers in late August.
Team news and approach
Leicester's last starting lineup featured a 4-1-4-1 formation with Alex McCarthy in goal and a midfield including Wilfred Burns and Sammy Braybrooke. Changes are likely after the Oxford loss as the team searches for greater solidity. The club has not confirmed any new injury concerns ahead of the trip.
A positive result is vital to start climbing the standings and close a seven-point gap to the early leaders, Sheffield Wednesday. The match kicks off at 3pm local time on Saturday, 12 September.
