Leicester 1-2 Burton - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Leicester vs Burton - result

Leicester 1-2 Burton in League One at King Power Stadium, Leicester on 22 August 2026. Scorers: Wes Burns for Leicester; K. Chauke, Matthew Dennis for Burton. In their last 1 meetings, Leicester have won 1, Burton 0, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Leicester vs Burton?

Leicester 1-2 Burton in League One on Saturday 22 August 2026 at King Power Stadium. Scorers: Wes Burns for Leicester; K. Chauke, Matthew Dennis for Burton.

Where was Leicester vs Burton played?

Leicester vs Burton was played at King Power Stadium in Leicester, the home ground of Leicester.

What is Leicester's recent form?

Leicester's last five results read D D W W D (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 draws.

What is Burton's recent form?

Burton's last five results read D D D L D (oldest to newest): 4 draws and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Leicester and Burton?

Across the last 1 meetings Leicester have won 1, Burton have won 0 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Burton Albion 0-2 Leicester City on 9 August 2023 in the Carabao Cup.

Who is the standout player for Leicester?

Bobby De Cordova-Reid leads Leicester with 12 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Burton?

C. Webster leads Burton with 11 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Leicester vs Burton?

Ben Toner refereed Leicester vs Burton, averaging 24.0 fouls and 3.9 yellow cards per game this season.

Leicester vs Burton - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
9 Aug 2023	Carabao Cup	Burton Albion vs Leicester City	0-2

Leicester 1-2 Burton: match stats

Stat	Leicester	Burton
Possession	74%	26%
Shots	13	13
Shots on target	3	6
Corners	5	3
Fouls	13	19
Yellow cards	1	3
Tackles	17	28
Passes	588	215

Leicester vs Burton goals and red cards

Leicester: O. Skipp (red card) 29', W. Burns 42'. Burton: M. Dennis 5', K. Chauke 25'.

Leicester season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	14 of 24
Goals against	1.7	17 of 24
Shots	14.8	8 of 24
Shots on target	4.5	7 of 24
Fouls	8	22 of 24
Tackles	14.3	13 of 24
Passes	595.2	1 of 24
Corners	5.8	6 of 24

Leicester player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Emil Riis (2), John Lundstram (1), Wes Burns (1).
Assists: Louis Page (3), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (1), Luke Thomas (1).
Shots: Tom Watson (19), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (13), H. Howell (10).
Fouls: Wes Burns (8), Harry Souttar (8), Luke Thomas (7).

Burton season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	12 of 24
Goals against	1.7	18 of 24
Shots	9.5	24 of 24
Shots on target	3.2	22 of 24
Fouls	14.2	2 of 24
Tackles	20.2	1 of 24
Passes	337.3	19 of 24
Corners	2.8	24 of 24

Burton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: F. Delap (2), George Evans (1), Curtis Tilt (1).
Assists: K. Lofthouse (3), Sulyman Krubally (2), J. Armer (1).
Shots: C. Webster (15), Matthew Dennis (10), K. Lofthouse (5).
Fouls: J. Armer (13), Curtis Tilt (11), F. Delap (11).