Fatawu Pounces Late On To Defeat West Brom

Next Match | Tuesday 21 April Tue 21 Apr

HUL

(H)

00 D

01 H

07 M

49 S

Interviews & Features

Heritage

Photos

Fatawu Pounces Late On To Defeat West Brom

Abdul Fatawu’s brilliant last-minute volley secured us a 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at a freezing King Power Stadium on Monday.

2026-01-05T22:25+00:00

by Sam Stevens

Published

05 Jan, 2026

from King Power Stadium

Fatawu Pounces Late On To Defeat West Brom

Abdul Fatawu’s brilliant last-minute volley secured us a 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at a freezing King Power Stadium on Monday.

Sam Stevens

2026-01-05T22:25+00:00

Fatawu Pounces Late On To Defeat West Brom

Abdul Fatawu’s brilliant last-minute volley secured us a 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at a freezing King Power Stadium on Monday.

Sam Stevens

2026-01-05T22:25+00:00

Fatawu Pounces Late On To Defeat West Brom

Abdul Fatawu’s brilliant last-minute volley secured us a 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at a freezing King Power Stadium on Monday.

Sam Stevens

2026-01-05T22:25+00:00

Fatawu Pounces Late On To Defeat West Brom

Abdul Fatawu’s brilliant last-minute volley secured us a 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at a freezing King Power Stadium on Monday.

Sam Stevens

2026-01-05T22:25+00:00

Jordan Ayew’s tidy 18th-minute opener was equalised by a ruthless Karlan Grant finish for the Baggies before the break, but after withstanding heavy second-half pressure, Fatawu pounced to seal all three points late on for Martí Cifuentes’ men.

It was a game where Leicester City had to rely on some valiant defending, several superb Jakub Stolarczyk stops and profligate Baggies finishing, but this win takes us up to 12th in the Sky Bet Championship. We're now four points outside the play-off positions with Emirates FA Cup duty next up at Cheltenham Town on Saturday.

Taking the lead

Come the 18th minute, City took the lead. It was a flowing move which created the opener too, fashioned down the right flank. Jordan James found Ricardo Pereira, making his 200th LCFC appearance. Our No.21 then fed Bobby De Cordova-Reid, with Fatawu then releasing James in behind the Baggies’ backline.

The angle was too tight for our No.6 to shoot himself – even in his excellent recent goalscoring form – but he spotted Ayew in space in the middle, teeing up a simple but tidy finish from the Ghanaian. That was his fifth goal of the season on his 350th appearance in English football.

That being said, West Brom were carrying a threat of their own. A key contribution from Ricardo kept us in front on the half-hour. The former FC Porto right-back first had to be alert to get his head on the ball ahead of Grant, before scampering across the goalmouth to stop Mikey Johnston’s header from trickling over the line.

West Brom hit back

The Baggies were on level terms on 34 minutes, Alex Mowatt threading it through to Grant, over on the left wing. He had considerable work to do, carrying it forwards before a rattling a powerful hit into Stolarczyk’s far bottom corner to make it 1-1.

Ryan Mason’s men could have been in front at the interval as well, but Mowatt’s effort flashed across goal from a George Campbell cross.

The first half had been relatively even, but the visitors – on a nine-game away losing run beforehand – would put the foot down in pursuit of a momentum-changing three points. Leicester, though, would battle to claim a crucial victory of their own.

Holding on & winning it

There were some Foxes chances in the second period, notably when Ben Nelson nodded James’ corner inches wide of the near post in front of the Spion Kop. James, with eight goals so far for the Club, also volleyed over for the home side.

But it was West Brom dictating much of the tempo after the restart. A fingertip stop from Stolarczyk was required to divert Isaac Price’s rocket onto the post. Stolarczyk was on hand again later to sensationally stop Aune Heggebø’s close-range volley as well.

He was there once more to get down to his bottom corner to save Campbell’s header, bulleted towards the bottom corner. But with Leicester seemingly having to weather a storm, in the fourth of five added minutes, substitute Stephy Mavididi whipped the ball towards Fatawu, who calmly yet confidently side-foot volleyed it past Josh Griffiths to break Baggies hearts and seal three crucial points for the Foxes.

LATEST HEADLINES

Team News: Leicester City vs. Hull City Gary Rowett has named his Leicester City side for tonight's encounter with Hull City in the Sky Bet Championship.

7 Mins Ago

‘It’s About Pride’ – Rowett Speaks Ahead Of Hull Gary Rowett says Leicester City must give everything in the pursuit of three points against Hull City.

9 Hours 37 Mins Ago

5000/1 Anniversary Match To Support Local Causes We will mark the 10-year anniversary of our 2016 Premier League title with a charity match at King Power Stadium this May, raising funds through the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Foundation.

21 Hours 9 Mins Ago

Fan Zone Open Ahead Of Millwall Game Our Fan Zone will be open on Friday night ahead of our Sky Bet Championship fixture against Millwall at King Power Stadium.

20 Apr, 2026