Leicester City vs Preston North End – Match preview and team news

Leicester City vs Preston North End – Match preview and team news Leicester City host Preston North End this afternoon as the Foxes battle to escape the Championship relegation zone. The 2016 Premier League champions currently occupy 22nd place following a recent six-point deduction. Gary Rowett’s side has struggled for consistency, securing only one victory in their last 13 league outings.

However, defensive improvements have emerged recently. Leicester have kept two clean sheets in their last three games. Historically, the Foxes have dominated this fixture at home, winning their last two meetings with Preston at the King Power Stadium.

Preston North End arrive in the East Midlands seeking their first league double over Leicester since 1958. Paul Heckingbottom’s men sit comfortably in 13th place, 13 points clear of the drop zone. They enter the contest with renewed confidence after a 3-1 victory over Stoke City before the international break.

Despite their mid-table stability, the Lilywhites have found away points difficult to secure lately. They are currently on a six-game winless run on their travels. Leicester City vs Preston North End – Match preview and team news Date: Friday, 3 April 2026 Kick-off: 15:00 BST Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester Referee: Benjamin Speedie Last Meeting: Preston North End 2–1 Leicester City (16 August 2025, Championship) Team News Leicester City Gary Rowett received a major boost regarding talisman Jordan James.