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Ipswich Eyes EFL Cup Glory Against Struggling Leicester
25 Aug
Summary
- Ipswich Town secured a Premier League opening win against Sunderland.
- Leicester City was relegated and is struggling in League One.
- The match is the second round of the EFL Cup at Portman Road.
Ipswich Town, recently promoted to the Premier League, will face Leicester City in the second round of the EFL Cup. The match is scheduled for Portman Road on Tuesday. Ipswich is in strong form, having recently defeated Sunderland 2-1 in their Premier League opener.
Under new manager Gary O'Neil, Ipswich has shown promise, following a series of pre-season wins with their opening league success. Leicester, however, has endured a difficult start to the 2026-27 season. Relegated to League One, they have struggled, with only one victory in the EFL Cup.
Despite their current league struggles, Leicester has a history of performing well against Ipswich in the Championship. The Foxes previously secured a 3-1 win and a 1-1 draw against Ipswich last season. They also boast an impressive away record, remaining unbeaten in their last six away matches.
Ipswich faces potential doubts over midfielders Florentino Luis and Azor Matusiwa due to fitness concerns. Leicester will be without Oliver Skipp due to suspension.
