Leicester City vs Northampton Town Highlights - August 08, 2026

Leicester City beat Northampton Town 1-0 in EFL Cup on August 08, 2026. The match was played at King Power Stadium.

Caleb Okoli (15') scored for Leicester City.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. That run had left Leicester City 5 games without defeat.

They had won 0, drawn 0 and lost 5 in their previous five.

Caleb Okoli scored for Leicester City on 15 minutes after a pass from Luke Thomas. Jon Guthrie could not find the target for Northampton Town (36').

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Bobby De Cordova-Reid of Leicester City on 37 minutes.

Sammy Braybrooke was booked for Leicester City (42'). Moments later, Sammy Braybrooke sent an effort off target for Leicester City (45').

After the break, Caleb Okoli shot wide for Leicester City on 50 minutes. The referee cautioned Wes Burns of Leicester City on 82 minutes.

Olabade Aluko could not find the target for Leicester City (90'+1'). Harvey Saunders was booked for Northampton Town (90'+3').

Substitutions: Leicester City 5, Northampton Town 5.

Leicester City controlled 77.1% of possession. Leicester City had 8 shots with 3 on target, while Northampton Town had 4 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Leicester City 2, Northampton Town 2. Corners: Leicester City 7, Northampton Town 5.

Leicester City completed the most passes, 812 in total at 92.9% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.