Leicester City, currently in 13th position in League One with 5 points, is set to face Oxford United, who is in 15th position with 4 points, on Saturday, 5th September, at the King Power Stadium. The match, kicking off at 3:00pm, will be a significant test for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the league. According to the BBC, Leicester City has scored 4 goals and conceded 3, resulting in a goal difference of +1.
What to Expect from the Match
Leicester City's recent form has been WDLD, with a win against Plymouth Argyle, a draw against MK Dons, a loss against Ipswich Town, and a loss against Burton Albion. Oxford United, on the other hand, has had a mixed start to the season, with a win against Stevenage, a draw against MK Dons, and losses against Huddersfield Town and Leyton Orient.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The two teams have a history of competitive matches, with their last encounter on 24th January 2026 resulting in a 2-1 win for Oxford United. However, Leicester City won their match on 19th July 2016 with a score of 2-1. The teams also drew 2-2 on 13th September 2025.
Team News and Updates
Leicester City's manager, Russell Martin, will be looking to turn the team's fortunes around after their relegation from the Championship at the end of the 2025/26 season. The team has suffered back-to-back relegations, but they are determined to make a comeback. Oxford United has also seen some changes, with Stan Mills and Brian De Keersmaecker leaving for Preston North End and Bristol City, respectively, and Kai Andrews and Luka Lynch joining on loan from Coventry City and Aston Villa.
League Standing and Next Fixtures
As of now, Leicester City is 5 points behind the leaders, Huddersfield, in the League One standings. Their next fixture is against Oxford United, who is currently in 15th position. After this match, fans can check the updated standings and fixtures on our standings and fixtures pages. The match against Oxford United will be a important one for Leicester City, and they will be looking to secure a win to improve their position in the league. The team's current squad list can be found on our squad page, and fans can also check the latest stats on our stats page. Leicester City's next match is on Saturday, 5th September, against Oxford United at the King Power Stadium.
