Leicester 1 : 1 Portsmth
The Championship 2025/2026 League - Matchday 10 Sat Oct.18 19:45 King Power Stadium, Leicester Attendance: 30496
12 °C 16 km/h E Referee: Hallam Nelson, Gill
Player of the match: Swift, J
goals: Ramsey, Swift Portsmth was 0 minutes ahead and 32 minutes down on score
Match summary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Pereira |  | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ramsey |  | 26 | 1-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 58 | | Swift | 1-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D-Reid  Monga | 59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Daka Carra. | 59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 62 | Koszn. Chapl. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Choud. R Pereira | 65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 71 | | Yang | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Souma. James | 72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ayew Ramsey | 72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 74 | Bianc. Yang | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 81 | Devlin Willi. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 81 | Segec. Swift | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 87 | | Dozze. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leicester | Stats | Portsmth |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Shots | 8 |
| 6 | Shots on goal | 3 |
| 15 | Fouls | 9 |
| 14 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 56% | % possession | 44% |
Leicester City
| # |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Stolarcz. | 3.5 | ||
| 21 |  R Pereira | 65' | 3' | 3 |
| 3 |  Faes | 3.5 | ||
| 23 |  Vesterga. | 3.5 | ||
| 33 | Thomas | 3 | ||
| 6 |  James | 72' | 3 | |
| 8 | Winks | 3.5 | ||
| 7 |  Fatawu | 4 | ||
| 30 | Ramsey | 72' | 3.5 | |
| 28 | Monga | 59' | 3 | |
| 18 |  Carranza | 59' | 3 |
| # | Substitutes | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Okoli | |||
| 39 | Thomas | |||
| 22 | Skipp | |||
| 31 |  Begović | |||
| 17 |  Choudhury | 65' | ||
| 9 | Ayew | 72' | ||
| 24 |  Soumaré | 72' | ||
| 20 |  Daka | 59' | ||
| 14 |  D-Reid | 59' |
Assistant : Hughes, A
Assistant : Xavier Calm
Portsmouth
| # | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bursik | 3.5 | ||
| 2 | Williams | 81' | 3 | |
| 4 | Knight | 3.5 | ||
| 5 | Poole | 3.5 | ||
| 3 | Ogilvie | 3.5 | ||
| 7 | Pack | 3.5 | ||
| 21 | Dozzell | 87' | 3.5 | |
| 36 | Chaplin | 62' | 3 | |
| 8 | Swift | 81' | 4 | |
| 47 |  Yang | 74' | 71' | 3.5 |
| 9 | Bishop | 3.5 |
| # | Substitutes | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  L Roux | |||
| 14 |  Matthews | |||
| 25 |  Kirk | |||
| 22 | Swanson | |||
| 30 | Killip | |||
| 24 | Devlin | 81' | ||
| 10 | Segecic | 81' | ||
| 11 | Bianchini | 74' | ||
| 18 |  Kosznovs. | 62' |
Match Preview
In terms of player movements, there are several developments. Bobby De Cordova-Reid, a forward for Leicester City, has recently scored for Jamaica, contributing to their World Cup aspirations. Additionally, there is interest in Glen Kamara, a midfielder who has not played this season, with both Ipswich Town and Leicester City reportedly considering a transfer valued at €3 million. There are also discussions surrounding the potential sale of players such as Stephy Mavididi, Oliver Skipp, and Hamza Choudhury, as the club looks to raise funds.
Furthermore, there are rumors regarding the return of a Leicester City player to a former loan club in January, although specific names were not disclosed. The club is also contemplating the departure of certain players, with suggestions that some may need to find new clubs to secure their careers. The situation remains dynamic as Leicester City navigates both on-field performance and off-field player management.
Regan Poole, a defender for Portsmouth, has expressed his ambitions for the current season, indicating a focus on personal and team development. In terms of player movements, there has been speculation surrounding Josh Murphy, with Portsmouth's manager, John Mousinho, clarifying the club's position regarding Leicester City's interest in him. Murphy is currently expected to be sidelined until the match against Stoke City, which presents a significant injury concern for the squad.
Additionally, there are reports of a player linked to Portsmouth who has decided to retire from football after discussions regarding potential moves to Charlton, Bolton, and Wrexham. Meanwhile, a former Portsmouth player, who had a disappointing loan spell, has recently received an unexpected call-up to the England squad ahead of a World Cup clash, highlighting the unpredictable nature of player careers post-Pompey.
Upcoming fixtures include a match against Leicester City, with early team news indicating that six players are out and two are doubtful for the encounter. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the club in maintaining squad depth and performance levels.