Summary

  • No Harry Maguire for Leicester after birth of daughter

  • Huddersfield have claimed four points from their last 57 available

  1. KICK-OFFpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 6 April 2019

    Huddersfield 0-0 Leicester

    The whistle goes at the John Smiths Stadium!

  2. Lawro's predictionpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 6 April 2019

    Huddersfield v Leicester (15:00 BST)

    Mark Lawrenson
    BBC Football Expert

    Lawro is up against Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills in his latest round of predictions...

    It is difficult to know what Huddersfield manager Jan Siewert should do now his side have been relegated. Does he think about who might leave in the summer and look at some fringe players for next season? Possibly.

    Or could it be a situation where he keeps playing his strongest XI and, now the pressure is off them completely, the Terriers will start to play and suddenly look like a different team.

    Whatever Siewert decides, this is a tough game for them. Leicester have won their past three matches under Brendan Rodgers, and with a bit of luck he could easily have won his first game in charge, against Watford, too.

    Lawro's prediction: 0-2

    Scott's prediction: 0-1

    Jan SiewartImage source, Getty Images
  3. What you up to, Christian?published at 14:58 British Summer Time 6 April 2019

    Huddersfield v Leicester (15:00 BST)

    Quite relaxed before kick-off, Christian Fuchs has been amusing himself with clever camera angles at the John Smiths Stadium...

    Christian FuchsImage source, Getty Images
  4. 'Half an eye on next season'published at 14:57 British Summer Time 6 April 2019

    Huddersfield v Leicester (15:00 BST)

    Alistair Mann
    MOTD commentator

    This is a meeting of two sides who could be forgiven for having half an eye on next season already.

    Within days of their relegation, Huddersfield chairman Dean Hoyle was quick to describe his club as being "in its best position in modern memory" while re-affirming that Jan Siewert will remain in charge for the foreseeable future despite losing eight of his nine games in charge.

    Brendan Rodgers' impact at Leicester has already been evident. They are seeking a fourth straight win and will be desperate to finish strongly with European football still a possibility for next term.

    Leicester won their last away game despite playing with 10 men for 86 minutes. There seems no logical reason not to expect them to inflict a 13th home defeat of the season on the Terriers.

    Jan SiewartImage source, Getty Images
  5. What's still to play for?published at 14:56 British Summer Time 6 April 2019

    Huddersfield v Leicester (15:00 BST)

    Derby's 11 points in 2007-08 is the lowest in the Premier LeagueImage source, -

    Huddersfield became only the second Premier League team to be relegated before the end of March, surviving just one day longer than Derby did in 2007-08.

    The Terriers have surpassed the Rams' lowest Premier League points haul of 11, with Sunderland's total of 15 points in 2005-06 next in their sights.

    Leicester, meanwhile, still have a faint hope of qualifying for Europe next season - but face a real battle with FA Cup semi-finalists Wolves and Watford for seventh spot.

  6. Foxes without Maguire and Evanspublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 6 April 2019

    Huddersfield v Leicester (15:00 BST)

    Huddersfield Town boss Jan Siewart makes one change to the side that started against Crystal Palace last time out, as their relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.

    Jon Gorenc Stankovic earns a starting place, while Juninho Bacuna drops to the bench.

    Huddersfield XI: Hamer, Smith, Schindler, Kongolo, Durm, Stankovic, Hogg, Mooy, Pritchard, Lowe, Grant.

    HuddersfieldImage source, -

    Defensive duo Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans are absent entirely for Leicester, as manager Brendan Rodgers makes one alteration to his side.

    22-year-old defender Caglar Soyuncu replaces Evans as the Foxes chase a fourth consecutive league victory for the first time since December 2017.

    Leicester XI: Schmeichel, Pereira, Morgan, Soyuncu, Chilwell, Gray, Tielemans, Maddison, Barnes, Vardy.

    LeicesterImage source, -
  7. Maguire and Evans out for the Foxespublished at 14:54 British Summer Time 6 April 2019

    Huddersfield v Leicester (15:00 BST)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at John Smiths Stadium

    Harry Maguire didn't travel north with the Leicester squad, so manager Brendan Rodgers knew the England defender wouldn't be involved.

    However, Rodgers had been hoping Northern Ireland international Jonny Evans would be available despite a hip complaint.

    Evans pulled out at lunchtime though, so Caglar Soyunchu starts alongside Wes Morgan.

  8. Welcome!published at 14:50 British Summer Time 6 April 2019

    Huddersfield v Leicester (15:00 BST)

    Huddersfield Town's stay in the Premier League has officially come to an end, with last weekend's defeat by Crystal Palace confirming the Terriers' relegation with six games remaining.

    They host a resurgent Leicester City this afternoon, with the Foxes chasing a fourth consecutive win in Brendan Rodgers' fifth game in charge since replacing Claude Puel in late February.

    Though seventh spot remains the aim for Rodgers, both of these sides will ultimately be looking to lay some solid foundations for next season in the closing stages of this campaign.

    Hopefully, that'll mean it's a case of shackles off at the John Smith's Stadium today...

    Premier League tableImage source, BBC Sport