2 – 2
“Patson Daka opens the scoring with a right-footed effort from outside the box, giving Leicester the perfect start”
“Andrew Moran equalizes for Preston with a clinical finish into the right corner after a fast break, capitalizing on Leicester's dominance”
Pivotal“Ben Whiteman completes Preston's first-half comeback, converting from a corner to stun Leicester before the break”
Pivotal“Patson Daka rescues Leicester with his second goal of the match, another long-range effort that finds the top corner”
Pivotal
Leicester City
Preston North End
Outstanding performance
Leicester City•AttackerLeicester City dominated proceedings at the King Power Stadium but were made to fight for a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with Preston North End. Despite controlling 59% possession and registering 28 shots to Preston's 8, the Foxes found themselves trailing at half-time after Andrew Moran's equalizer and Ben Whiteman's corner conversion turned the match around. Patson Daka was Leicester's standout performer, scoring both goals including a crucial 81st-minute equalizer that salvaged a point. Preston's defensive resilience and clinical finishing on the counter-attack, epitomized by goalkeeper Daniel Iversen's 8 saves, frustrated a Leicester side that created 61 dangerous attacks but struggled to convert their dominance into goals. The result keeps Leicester in the promotion race but represents two points dropped at home against lower-ranked opposition.
How entertaining was this match?
Jordan Ayew of Leicester City won a free kick in an attacking position.
Fouled by Lewis Gibson of Preston North End.
Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but it went just to the left. Harry Winks provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 7 minutes of added time.
Offside called against Leicester City. Jordan Ayew is offside.
Jeremy Monga of Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Pol Valentín of Preston North End.
Michael Smith of Preston North End had a missed chance, heading the ball from the center of the box just wide of the top left corner. The assist came from Benjamin Whiteman's cross.
Substitution for Leicester City: Jeremy Monga replaces Stephy Mavididi.
Substitution for Leicester City: Jordan Ayew replaces Patson Daka due to injury.
Substitution for Preston North End: Andrija Vukcevic replaces Thierry Small.
Foul committed by Michael Smith of Preston North End.
Fouled by Michael Smith of Preston North End.
Caleb Okoli of Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Caleb Okoli from Leicester City misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball goes high. The assist was provided by Harry Winks.
Goal! Patson Daka scores for Leicester City with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the high center of the goal. The match is now 2-2 against Preston North End.
Substitution for Preston North End: Michael Smith replaces Lewis Dobbin.
Caleb Okoli from Leicester City attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is saved by Preston North End's goalkeeper Daniel Iversen, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Luke Thomas.
Foul by Thierry Small on Preston North End.
Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Leicester City: Bobby De Cordova-Reid replaces Oliver Skipp.
Substitution for Leicester City: Ben Nelson replaces Jamaal Lascelles.
Leicester City are called offside. Patson Daka is the player in an offside position.
Offside called against Leicester City. Patson Daka is offside.
Missed chance. Divine Mukasa from Leicester City shot with his right foot from the center of the box but missed.
Divine Mukasa's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Luke Thomas of Leicester City attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved by Daniel Iversen, the goalkeeper for Preston North End, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Ricardo Pereira.
Foul committed by Lewis Gibson of Preston North End.
Abdul Fatawu of Leicester City won a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution for Preston North End: Lewis Gibson replaces Liam Lindsay.
Substitution for Preston North End: Daniel Jebbison replaces Milutin Osmajic.
Substitution for Preston North End: Brad Potts replaces Andrew Moran.
Offside called against Leicester City. Divine Mukasa is in an offside position.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Patson Daka from Leicester City.
Jordan StoreyYellow CardJordan Storey of Preston North End receives a yellow card for a foul.
Leicester City wins a corner after Daniel Iversen concedes.
Oliver Skipp of Leicester City attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Daniel Iversen of Preston North End. The assist comes from Ricardo Pereira.
Foul by Milutin Osmajic on Preston North End.
Divine Mukasa from Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Pol Valentín from Preston North End won a free kick on the right wing.
Divine Mukasa fouled a player from Leicester City.
Offside called against Preston North End. Milutin Osmajic is offside.
Pol Valentín from Preston North End won a free kick in defense.
Pol Valentín from Preston North End won a free kick in defense.
Liam LindsayYellow CardLiam Lindsay of Preston North End receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Liam Lindsay of Preston North End.
Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City won a free kick on the right wing.
New attacking attempt. Harry Winks of Leicester City has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Daniel Iversen of Preston North End. The assist was provided by Abdul Fatawu.
Harry Winks from Leicester City had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, just missing the top right corner. The assist came from Luke Thomas after a corner.
Missed chance. Patson Daka from Leicester City shot with his left foot from the center of the box.
Thierry Small's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist was provided by Alfie Devine.
New attacking attempt. Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved.
Leicester City win a corner after Pol Valentín concedes.
Andrew Moran from Preston North End had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but missing to the left.
The second half starts with the match at Leicester City 1, Preston North End 2.
The first half ends with Leicester City trailing 1-2 against Preston North End.
Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City missed a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Missed chance. Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Handball by Lewis Dobbin of Preston North End.
Shot blocked. Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City had a left-footed shot from the center of the box that was blocked.
Leicester City win a corner after Liam Lindsay concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Goal! Preston North End take a 2-1 lead over Leicester City. Benjamin Whiteman scores with a header from the center of the box into the top left corner, assisted by Alfie Devine's cross following a corner.
assist: Alfie Devine
Corner awarded to Preston North End after a foul by Caleb Okoli.
Missed chance. Divine Mukasa of Leicester City shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it goes high. The assist was provided by Patson Daka.
Milutin Osmajic of Preston North End missed a header from the center of the box. The chance was set up by Thierry Small, who provided a cross after a fast break.
Luke Thomas from Leicester City misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from outside the box, but the ball goes high and wide to the left.
assist: Lewis Dobbin
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Andrew Moran scores for Preston North End with a right-footed shot into the right corner from the center of the box, assisted by Lewis Dobbin after a fast break.
Andrew Hughes from Preston North End won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Abdul Fatawu of Leicester City.
Divine Mukasa from Leicester City attempts an attack, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but Daniel Iversen from Preston North End saves it in the top left corner. The assist was provided by Patson Daka.
Foul committed by Patson Daka of Leicester City.
Benjamin Whiteman of Preston North End won a free kick in defense.
Harry Winks from Leicester City misses a chance as his right-footed shot from outside the box goes high. The assist was provided by Ricardo Pereira.
Patson Daka of Leicester City attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by Preston North End's goalkeeper Daniel Iversen in the center of the goal. The assist came from Stephy Mavididi.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Andrew Moran from Preston North End.
New attacking attempt. Lewis Dobbin from Preston North End has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Jakub Stolarczyk from Leicester City. The assist was made by Andrew Moran.
Alfie Devine from Preston North End misses a chance with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box after a corner.
Preston North End win a corner after Oliver Skipp concedes.
Divine Mukasa from Leicester City has a shot with his left foot from a difficult position and long distance on the right, but it is blocked.
Andrew HughesYellow CardAndrew Hughes of Preston North End receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Andrew Hughes of Preston North End.
Andrew Hughes of Preston North End receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Andrew Hughes of Preston North End.
Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City won a free kick on the right wing.
Leicester City wins a corner after Thierry Small concedes.
Leicester City wins a corner after Thierry Small concedes.
Andrew MoranYellow CardAndrew Moran from Preston North End receives a yellow card for a foul.
Luke Thomas from Leicester City won a free kick in an attacking position.
Foul committed by Andrew Moran of Preston North End.
Luke Thomas from Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Luke Thomas of Leicester City won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Andrew Moran of Preston North End.
Liam Lindsay of Preston North End commits a foul.
Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City won a free kick in an attacking position.
Goal! Leicester City lead 1-0 against Preston North End. Patson Daka scores for Leicester City with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the center of the goal.
The first half begins.
