Leicester 2-1 WBA - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Leicester vs WBA - result

Leicester 2-1 WBA in the Championship at King Power Stadium, Leicester on 5 January 2026. Scorers: Issahaku Fatawu, Jordan Ayew for Leicester; Karlan Grant for WBA. In their last 3 meetings, Leicester have won 2, WBA 0, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Leicester vs WBA?

Leicester 2-1 WBA in the Championship on Monday 5 January 2026 at King Power Stadium. Scorers: Issahaku Fatawu, Jordan Ayew for Leicester; Karlan Grant for WBA.

Where was Leicester vs WBA played?

Leicester vs WBA 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 W L L W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is WBA's recent form?

WBA's last five results read W L L W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

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

Across the last 3 meetings Leicester have won 2, WBA have won 0 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Leicester City on 26 September 2025 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Leicester?

Tom Watson leads Leicester with 15 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for WBA?

Isaac Price leads WBA with 10 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Leicester vs WBA?

Stephen Martin refereed Leicester vs WBA, averaging 23.0 fouls and 5.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Leicester vs WBA - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
26 Sep 2025	Championship	West Bromwich Albion vs Leicester City	1-1
20 Apr 2024	Championship	Leicester City vs West Bromwich Albion	2-1
2 Dec 2023	Championship	West Bromwich Albion vs Leicester City	1-2

Leicester 2-1 WBA: match stats

Stat	Leicester	WBA
Possession	47%	53%
Shots	11	16
Shots on target	3	8
Corners	4	4
Fouls	9	7
Yellow cards	1	0
Tackles	16	24
Passes	476	534

Leicester vs WBA goals and red cards

Leicester: J. Ayew 18', I. Fatawu 90+4'. WBA: K. Ahearne-Grant 34'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.5	16 of 24
Goals against	1.6	19 of 24
Shots	15.6	5 of 24
Shots on target	5	6 of 24
Fouls	8.6	22 of 24
Tackles	13.7	16 of 24
Passes	606.7	1 of 24
Corners	6.7	4 of 24

Leicester player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Emil Riis (2), Liam Cullen (2), John Lundstram (1).
Assists: Louis Page (3), Luke Thomas (2), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (1).
Shots: Tom Watson (22), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (13).
Fouls: Luke Thomas (9), Wes Burns (8), Harry Souttar (8).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.3	17 of 24
Goals against	1	4 of 24
Shots	9.9	22 of 24
Shots on target	3.8	16 of 24
Fouls	10.1	18 of 24
Tackles	18.9	1 of 24
Passes	503.3	5 of 24
Corners	4.9	14 of 24

WBA player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Jimmy Morgan (5), Isaac Price (4), Callum Styles (2).
Assists: Jimmy Morgan (3), Harry Whitwell (2), Max O'Leary (1).
Shots: Isaac Price (27), Jimmy Morgan (19), Callum Styles (9).
Fouls: Jimmy Morgan (17), Ousmane Diakité (14), Aune Heggebø (10).