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.
8.2Caleb OkoliLeicester City · Defender1 goal · 2 shotsLeicester City 1:0 Northampton Town — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 37(Foul)
- 42(Foul)
Second half0 - 0
- 82(Foul)
- 90 + 3(Dissent)
- 90 + 8(Foul)
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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
Leicester City
Northampton Town
- 3
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 0  |
Scored goals | 5 | 0 |
Average per game | 1.67 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0 |
Leicester City
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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
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | 5.25 | 8.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Leicester City
Leicester City carry the stronger hand into this EFL Cup tie after beating Northampton 3-0 in a July friendly and finishing pre-season with three wins in four. CheckLive's read leans home — a 70% lean — with squad depth telling at this stage.
Home win — Leicester City1.27
High confidence70%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
40.1
34.5
CheckSkill
54.9
45.1
CheckMental
33.5
20.2
CheckLive total45.4 vs 36.4+9.0
More match signals
Leicester City (DNB)81%1.07
Under 2.576%2.50
Leicester City (−1)77%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Leicester City and Northampton Town?
Leicester City are the clear pick to beat Northampton Town in this EFL Cup tie, backing up a 3-0 friendly win with three wins in four pre-season outings. The Cobblers' form is merely average.
Are Leicester City favorites for this match?
Yes, Leicester City are the firm favorites here, backed by superior form and a 3-0 friendly win over Northampton last month. The visitors have been steady rather than spectacular.
Will both teams score in this EFL Cup tie?
Both sides have been scoring consistently in pre-season, so BTTS is a live possibility. The lean, though, is a straightforward home win underlined by Leicester's 3-0 friendly victory.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | 5.25 | 8.00 |