A Guide To Leicester City’s Latest European Tie

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08 Mar 2022
3 Minutes
Leicester City host Rennes on Thursday evening to continue their UEFA Europa Conference League campaign at the last-16 stage (8pm kick-off).

The first of two legs in the round of 16, this week’s tie against the side currently sat fourth in Ligue 1 is City’s reward for a 7-2 aggregate success over Randers in the knockout round play-off.

Before the game gets underway, take a look at the key information to know...

Who's starring on LCFC TV?

Former Fox Gerry Taggart forms part of LCFC Radio's commentary team on Thursday evening.

More than four hours of live coverage will be available from Filbert Way, beginning at 6:30pm - one-and-a-half-hours ahead of kick-off - when Matchday Live gets underway on LCFC Radio.

Presenter Dan Bates will be joined in the studio by guests Matt Elliott and Iwan Roberts, both stars of promotion-winning City sides, to preview the European tie and discuss Leicester’s impressive recent form.  

Following team news and interviews with key figures from both camps, live commentary is set to begin at around 7:50pm, with another Foxes legend, Gerry Taggart, taking his position in the Filbert Way pressbox, in the company of John Dunn, to talk through all of the action as it happens.

Head to the LCFC.com Match Centre to listen to free commentary from the duo throughout the evening, ahead of another 30 minutes of analysis and reaction after the final whistle blows, including the thoughts of Roberts and Elliott, which will be available via @LCFC social media.

Are tickets still available?

The Blue Army are readying for another special European night on Filbert Way.

Tickets for Leicester City’s UEFA Europa Conference League home fixture against Rennes are currently on general sale, HERE.

For more information on how you can purchase tickets, please click HERE.

What's the officiating team?

Orel Grinfeeld has taken charge of matches in European club competitions and at UEFA EURO 2020.

Referee Orel Grinfeeld from Israel will be in the middle for the fixture, assisted by compatriots Roy Hassan and Idan Yarkoni on Thursday night. The fourth official is Gal Leibovitz.

When does everything happen? 

The setting for another European tie.

Use this guide to plan your European matchday...

Event Time
Matchday Live begins on LCFC Radio 6:30pm
Team news confirmed on @LCFC social media 7pm
BT Sport ESPN coverage starts* 7:30pm
Commentary gets underway on LCFC Radio 7:50pm
Kick-off 8pm
Full-time 9:50pm approx
Short highlights on LCFC TV 12am (Friday)
Full highlights on LCFC TV 12am (Saturday)


* Available only in the United Kingdom.

What happened last time against French opposition?

A Kelechi Iheanacho double against Lille ensured a winning end to pre-season in 2018.

Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice as Claude Puel’s Leicester City secured a 2-1 pre-season friendly victory over Lille at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in August 2018, as they concluded preparations for the 2018/19 Premier League campaign.

When can I catch match highlights?

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored in the first leg of the previous round.

Around two hours after the final whistle blows on Filbert Way, after midnight on Friday, supporters will be able to access a short highlights package video via LCFC TV, before extended highlights are available to watch - also for free - after midnight (12am) on Saturday.

Goals and short social clips are set to be posted on @LCFC social channels from the same time. All digital content can be accessed for free by Digital Members (free sign-up) via the Club's official website.

All times GMT unless stated otherwise.