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Player of the matchCaleb Okoli8.2Caleb OkoliLeicester City · Defender1 goal · 2 shots

Leicester City 1:0 Northampton Town — Match Report

Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
Leicester City edged into Round 2 with a 1-0 win over Northampton Town, the goal arriving early through Caleb Okoli's 15th-minute finish from Luke Thomas's assist. The home side controlled the ball throughout but could not turn that dominance into a clearer margin.
Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Leicester City vs Northampton Town?

Leicester City 1-0 Northampton Town (EFL Cup, Round 1).

Who scored?

Caleb Okoli (15', assist Luke Thomas) for Leicester City.

Was Leicester City's win deserved?

Yes — Leicester City were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Leicester City vs Northampton Town?

Yellow cards: Bobby Decordova-Reid (Leicester City); Sammy Braybrooke (Leicester City); Wes Burns (Leicester City); Harvey Saunders (Northampton Town); Tom Watson (Leicester City).

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Head to Head meetings

Leicester City – Northampton Town

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Leicester City

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Northampton Town

  • 3

    Victories

  • 0

    Draws

  • 0

    Victories

Victories

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3

0

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Scored goals

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5

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Average per game

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1.67

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The biggest victory

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3-0

0

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Form
Leicester City

Leicester City

  • 5Matches
  • 12Goals
  • 2.4Goal per game
  • 3Wins
  • 1Draws
  • 1Losses
31.10, 15:00

Leicester City

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Stevenage

27.10, 19:45

Leicester City

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Wigan Athletic

24.10, 11:30

Luton Town

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Leicester City

20.10, 18:45

Bromley

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Leicester City

17.10, 14:00

Leicester City

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Doncaster Rovers

Northampton Town

Northampton Town

  • 5Matches
  • 6Goals
  • 1.2Goal per game
  • 2Wins
  • 2Draws
  • 1Losses
31.10, 15:00

Accrington Stanley

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Northampton Town

24.10, 11:30

Northampton Town

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Colchester United

20.10, 18:45

Northampton Town

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Tranmere Rovers

17.10, 14:00

Grimsby Town

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Northampton Town

10.10, 14:00

York City

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Northampton Town

Best statistical picks

Leicester City – Northampton Town

  • Leicester City opened the score in 7 of the last 8 matches

  • Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5

Odds
1X2
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