Leicester City travel to face MK Dons in a League One fixture this Saturday, 29th August, with both sides looking for their first victory of the campaign. The Foxes sit 18th in the table with just one point from their opening two matches, a situation reported by the BBC in their preview of the Buckinghamshire encounter.
How have Leicester City started the season?
Leicester City's start to life in League One has been difficult. They have failed to win either of their opening two fixtures, drawing one and losing the other. This leaves them with a record of zero wins, one draw, and one loss. They have scored only two goals while conceding three, giving them a negative goal difference of minus one. The club currently finds itself five points behind early leaders Bradford City in the title race. You can track their progress on our standings page.
This slow start echoes a pattern not seen for over fifteen years. The last time Leicester failed to win any of their opening three fixtures outside the top flight was during the 2010-11 Championship season, when they began with one draw and two losses.
What is the history between MK Dons and Leicester City?
The two clubs have met on four previous occasions across all competitions. Leicester hold a clear advantage in the head-to-head record. MK Dons have never beaten the Foxes, managing just one draw and suffering three defeats. Their most recent meeting was a League Cup fourth round clash in December 2022, which Leicester won convincingly 3-0 at Stadium MK.
Leicester also have a positive record in visits to Buckinghamshire. They have won both of their prior two trips to the county. One was the aforementioned 2022 cup win over MK Dons. The other was a League Cup first round victory against Wycombe Wanderers in August 2013, which ended 2-1.
What form are MK Dons in?
MK Dons enter this match in 14th place, having collected two points from their first two League One games. They are unbeaten so far this season, but both results have been draws. An area of concern for the home side is their defensive solidity. They have conceded chances worth 4.2 expected goals against, which is the second-highest tally in the division, behind only Blackpool's 4.4. This suggests they have been fortunate not to concede more goals in the early stages.
In attack, they have scored three league goals this season, one more than Leicester's total of two. Their position just above the Foxes highlights how tight the early table is, with only a single point separating the two teams.
What comes next for Leicester City?
Following the trip to Stadium MK, attention quickly turns to the next fixture. Leicester City return to home action on Tuesday, 1st September, to face Plymouth Argyle. Plymouth currently sit 22nd in the League One table, making it another important match for Enzo Maresca's side to target for maximum points. The full schedule can be found on our fixtures list.
The need for a positive result is clear. Failing to win this weekend would mean Leicester City start a season with three winless games outside the top flight for the first time since 2010. Building momentum is essential, and a victory away at MK Dons would provide a significant boost before the midweek game. The team's current statistics, including their goal difference and league position, are available for deeper review on our stats page.
