History of the Leicester City v Sheffield Wednesday fixture
Sheffield Wednesday pack their bags to visit Leicester City at Filbert Way on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 51 games played, Owls have recorded 13 wins, and Leicester City have come away with 24 victories.
The previous match played between the two at Filbert Way was more than three years back, in December 2009, with Leicester City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 24 Nov | Sheff. Wed. | 0 - 2 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Mar | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 0 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Dec | Leicester City | 3-0 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 26 Apr | Leicester City | 1 - 3 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 06 Oct | Sheff. Wed. | 0 - 2 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 02 Dec | Leicester City | 1 - 4 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 04 Nov | Sheff. Wed. | 2 - 1 | Leicester City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Leicester City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Foxes in those games, with 6 conceded.
Sheffield Wednesday have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Leicester City's total of 58 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Sheffield Wednesday are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 40 points from 35 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester City | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Sheffield Wednesday have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Leicester City may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Leicester City | Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Sheffield Wednesday | Not won in previous 2 away matches. An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here