Checkatrade Trophy Preview: Foxes Face Fleetwood
The Foxes go into the Northern Group A clash on a high after following up the 1-0 away success over Premier League 2 holders Everton with a battling 2-2 draw at Manchester City.
Fleetwood Town vs. Leicester City
Highbury Stadium
Tuesday 29 August (7:45pm)
Ahead of kick-off on Tuesday night, here are five things you need to know…
Fleetwood in focus
Despite a 3-1 defeat by Bristol Rovers last time around, the Trawlermen have made an impressive start to the new Sky Bet League 1 season with three victories in four.
Uwe Rösler's men have beaten Rotherham United (2-0), Northampton Town (1-0) and AFC Wimbledon (2-0) in the league while also defeating Carlisle United (2-1) in the Carabao Cup.
Fleetwood sit in fifth place in the third tier league standings ahead of the visit of Oldham Athletic to Highbury Stadium on Saturday 9 September.
Last time out
George Thomas pounced late on as City’s Development Squad secured a 2-2 draw with Manchester City at Etihad Stadium in Premier League 2 on Friday evening.
Layton Ndukwu’s 25th minute penalty cancelled out Lorenzo Gonzalez’s opener for the hosts before Benjamin Garre restored the lead for Simon Davies’ men in Manchester.
When home goalkeeper Arijanet Muric spilled substitute Josh Eppiah’s low drive with seven minutes remaining, however, Thomas was perfectly positioned to find the bottom corner.
Backroom verdict
Under-23s coach Ben Petty was delighted with City's attacking intent during the 2-2 draw at Manchester City, who finished as runners-up last season.
Petty Pleased With Spirited Display
Ben Petty says his side performed well to get fight back and earn a point against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium after conceding a goal early on.
Evaluating the performance with LCFC TV, Petty said: “It was looking like it was going to be a really difficult night, especially after going 2-1 down in the second half.
“All our plans changed again. It goes to show that when you stay at it, your shape is good and you work hard; you can get something out the game. The last 10 minutes were certainly ours.”
Trophy guide
Last term, the Foxes, reached the first knockout round of the competition after a successful group campaign which included a 1-0 victory over Sky Bet League 2 outfit Grimsby Town.
City are one of 16 clubs to have been invited to enter an Under-21s squad this year. Included among the new sides are; Fulham, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
How to buy tickets
Members of the Blue Army wishing to follow the Foxes in Fleetwood can do so for just £10 (Adults), £5 (Over-65s) and £1 (Under-16s) from the Ticket Office in the Parkside Stand.
For a map of Highbury Stadium, click HERE.