Leicester beat Birmingham 2-0 as Ricardo Pereira meets Jeremy Monga's cross to seal victory
Abdul Fatawu's excellent finish had given the Foxes an early lead for Marti Cifuentes' side to move up to third
Blues had struggled to break the hosts down, missing Jay Stansfield because of injury
Bilal El Khannouss was not named in Leicester's squad amid Premier League transfer speculation
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
Image source, Rex FeaturesBirmingham haven't beaten Leicester in the league since 2011.
They really need to spark something here if that record isn't to be extended.
They just haven't got going as an attacking force and Leicester look menacing every time they come forward.
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Someone is going to have to protect Gray from himself... you don't run off a shoulder injury!
Anon
Salford 0-0 Cheltenham
Image source, Rex FeaturesStalemate in tonight's League Two game as bottom of the table Cheltenham are holding Salford.
Michael Flynn's side are halfway to picking up their first point of the season.
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
Finally a little bit of possession for Birmingham around the edge of the Leicester box.
Christoph Klarer is urged to shoot by the visiting fans but passes to Demarai Gray whose cross is blocked.
A little bit more promising from the visitors though.
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
Now the Birmingham goalkeeper Ryan Allsop is down as Louis Page catches him as he clears the ball away.
Page offers an apology - not sure he's on Mr Allsop's Christmas card list now...
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
Image source, Getty ImagesDemarai Gray is deep in conversation with the Birmingham physio - it's his left shoulder which is still causing him a problem.
He's back up and ready to go again but how long can he keep going?
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
Birmingham are yet to test Jakub Stolarczyk in the Leicester goal, in fact they're defending again.
Abdul Fatawu, the goalscorer, is causing problems and he tries to slide in Stephy Mavididi but he slips as he bursts into the box and the danger is cleared.
Demarai Gray is down again.
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Image source, Rex FeaturesBeen watching pro football for donkey's years - never seen a manager rocking a pocket handkerchief on the touchline - love it!
Frank
Fair play, Leicester boss Marti Cifuentes' touchline attire is spot on tonight.
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
Michael Morrison
Former Leicester and Birmingham defender on BBC Radio Leicester
Image source, Rex FeaturesI've been really impressed with how Leicester have backtracked and won the ball whenever they lose it. It's really good to have that.
The game will naturally slow down after a fast start from both sides although Leicester have controlled the tempo of the game, I think they've been really good.
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
Jordan Ayew plays in Louis Page just inside the box.
Page gets the ball stuck in his feet as he tries to open up a shooting opportunity and the Birmingham defence closes the door on him.
It's a good watch.
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
Dermarai Gray wins Birmingham's first corner of the game - there are a few boos from home fans for their former favourite.
It's Gray who swings it over - too much on it to the far post and referee Josh Smith blows for a foul on a Leicester defender.
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
Demarai Gray is back on his feet.
He's holding his left shoulder having gone down awkwardly.
He will not want to come off and he's ready to resume.
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
We've got a problem for Birmingham's Demarai Gray.
He's back at the ground where he helped Leicester win the Premier League title.
Gray is down and needs treatment.
Leicester 1-0 Birmingham
Michael Morrison
Former Leicester and Birmingham defender on BBC Radio Leicester
I thought Louis Page had messed that up then.
Abdul Fatawu worked his feet superbly well and what a great goal.
He checks onto his left and it's a fantastic finish. That will do his confidence a world of good.
Abdul Fatawu (8 mins)
Image source, Getty ImagesOh yes, sir...
Birmingham back off Leicester as they maraud forward.
There's hesitation from Ethan Laird which allows Louis Page to work the ball to Abdul Fatawu who cuts onto his left foot just inside the box and whistles one into the top corner past Ryan Allsop.
Leicester 0-0 Birmingham
A quiet start to this one, in terms of on the pitch anyway.
The atmosphere is crackling though.
Leicester 0-0 Birmingham
Michael Morrison
Former Leicester and Birmingham defender on BBC Radio Leicester
We thought it'd be a frantic start and it has been that.
This is great advert for the EFL, two great quality teams.
Both teams have started well.
Leicester 0-0 Birmingham
Leicester have won their past three home games in the league - they last won four in a row back in April 2024 (in case you hadn't heard, it didn't go well last season).
Birmingham have only allowed 18 shots on their goal so far this season which is the fewest in the Championship - and only four of those were on target.
What we're saying is we've got two decent sides on show here.
Leicester 0-0 Birmingham
Image source, Rex FeaturesRight, I've had a good feeling about this one all day - famous last words!
It feels big even at this early stage of the season.
We are under way at the King Power...
Leicester v Birmingham (20:00 BST)
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Because of online rights regulations we cannot bring you audio commentary of tonight's game.
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Otherwise we'll be bringing you some of the thoughts of the radio commentary teams as well as all the major incidents from the game in our live text service.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
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| 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 6 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
| |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 1 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 1 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 1 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
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Manager: Martí Cifuentes
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Chris Davies
Formation: 4 - 4 - 2
Manager: Martí Cifuentes
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Chris Davies
Formation: 4 - 4 - 2
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Leicester City have won each of their last four league games against Birmingham City, two via a 2-1 scoreline and the other two via a 3-2 scoreline.
Birmingham City have won just two of their last 12 away league games against Leicester City (D2 L8), failing to win any of their last four such visits to the King Power Stadium.
Leicester have won each of their last three home league games and will be looking to win four in succession for the first time since April 2024.
Through their opening three Championship matches this season, Birmingham have faced just 18 shots in total and four shots on target – no sides have faced fewer of either in the 2025-26 competition.
Amongst the 103 players in the Championship this season to have attempted 100+ passes, no player holds a better pass accuracy rate than Leicester’s Harry Winks (96.3%), whilst teammate Boubakary Soumaré ranks second (93.4%).
