Oxford United face a tough Sky Bet League One test away at Leicester City this week, with the Foxes announcing a changed starting lineup. The match at King Power Stadium is the third home fixture of the campaign for the hosts, who currently sit 10th in the table with seven points from four games. According to a team news report from LCFC.com, manager Russell Martin has made three alterations from the side that beat Plymouth Argyle.
Admir Bristric, who moved from Bristol City on deadline day, comes in for his debut, while Harry Howell replaces Wes Burns. The third change sees Alex McCarthy start in goal after Jakub Stolarczyk was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury. Martin confirmed the severity of the goalkeeper's setback.
What is Leicester City's current form?
Leicester's recent results have been mixed, with a form guide reading win, loss, win, draw. They have scored nine goals but conceded six, giving them a goal difference of plus three. The Foxes are five points behind early leaders Sheffield Wednesday, highlighting the competitive nature of the division at this early stage. Fans can track the evolving standings as the season progresses.
How does the starting lineup look?
The confirmed Leicester starting eleven features McCarthy in goal, with a defensive line including jersey numbers 2, 15, 33, and 18. The midfield and attack are built around numbers 7, 25, 36, 37, 14, and 17, with Bristric and Howell integrated into the system. The substitutes bench includes options numbered 21, 32, 16, 27, 20, 23, and 9, providing Martin with potential game-changers.
What is the context for Oxford United's visit?
This match represents a significant early-season challenge for Oxford United against one of the division's fancied sides. Leicester's next assignment is a home game against fifth-placed Burton Albion on September 12th, a fixture detailed on the club's fixtures page. For Oxford, the focus will be on exploiting any disruption caused by the host's enforced changes, particularly in the goalkeeping department. The full squad details for both teams are always available on our squad page.
The action from the King Power Stadium will be available to follow via the Foxes Hub with a Game Pass, details for which were published by LCFC.com. Leicester City's starting lineup includes player number 29.
