“You have to look at the performance overall, and I would say for 99% of it the performance was outstanding,” stated Gary Rowett, the manager of Preston North End, reflecting on the intense match against Leicester City.
The game, held at King Power Stadium on April 3, 2026, ended in a 2-2 draw, with Leicester’s Patson Daka scoring both goals for his team. Despite the draw, Leicester City remains third from bottom in the Championship table, continuing their struggle this season.
Leicester City has had a challenging run, managing only one win in their last 14 games. This match showcased their efforts to turn their fortunes around, as they registered a remarkable 28 shots on goal, demonstrating their attacking intent.
Rowett noted, “We were excellent, we didn’t give too many chances away, we score a very good goal and press nice and early and look really comfortable in the first half.” His team took the lead early on, aided by a backpass from Andrew Moran that led to Daka’s first goal.
However, Preston North End fought back, with Ben Whiteman scoring from a corner to equalize. The match saw both teams exchanging chances, but it was Daka who again found the net to put Leicester ahead.
Despite their efforts, Leicester could not secure the win, as Whiteman’s goal ensured a share of the points. Rowett expressed his frustration, stating, “I know Preston will say they made two mistakes for our goals, but when you’ve had 28 shots and the keeper’s made countless saves, you would always feel as though you should have won the game.”
Leicester City had 55% possession in their previous match against Watford, indicating their ability to control the game, yet they still find themselves in a precarious position in the league.
As the season progresses, Leicester City will need to address their defensive errors and capitalize on their scoring opportunities to climb out of the relegation zone.
With Preston currently sitting in 15th place, they will look to build on this draw as they aim for a more secure position in the Championship.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential changes in the line-up for Leicester as they prepare for their next fixture.