PL2 Preview: City Welcome West Ham To Filbert Way
The Foxes have made an encouraging start to the new Division 1 season with a 1-0 victory over champions Everton being followed up by a 2-2 draw at Manchester City.
However, the City Under-23s will be hopeful of recovering swiftly from a 3-0 reverse to Fleetwood Town in the Checkatrade Trophy just before the international break.
Ahead of the fourth matchday in PL2, here are five things you may not already know...
Beaglehole seeks a reaction
During his post-match briefing with LCFC TV in Fleetwood, Beaglehole said: “It’s a tough result. In all fairness, 3-0 flattered us.
Beaglehole Disappointed With Defeat
Steve Beaglehole spoke to LCFC TV after his side's Checkatrade Trophy fixture against Fleetwood Town on Tuesday evening.
“We’ve said before that these matches tell you more than Under-23s games because you’re playing against men who have got that competitive edge about them.
“We’ve got to learn from this. It’s a tough industry and there are some good players in the lower leagues.”
Last time out
City’s last clash with the Hammers came in the form of an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Premier League Cup at Chigwell Construction Stadium back in early February.
A brilliant first-half brace from Admiral Muskwe was nullified by Declan Rice and Nathan Holland strikes for the hosts to leave City's hopes of progressing to the knock-out round in the balance.
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— Leicester City (@LCFC) February 9, 2017
The timing of Holland's late equaliser, falling in the 86th minute, was a cruel blow for the Foxes on a night which saw many deliver standout performances.
Opposition in focus
Goals – and plenty of them – have been a feature of West Ham’s opening four weeks to the new season.
In their last outing, Terry Westley's side succumbed to a 7-2 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League International Cup, a fixture that was preceded by a 5-2 success over Swansea.
The Hammers sit three places above City in the PL2 standings, in third place, with two wins and a draw to their name after just three matches of the new campaign.
How to be there
Supporters can purchase tickets NOW for the Leicester City Development Squad’s Premier League 2 clash with West Ham.
Tickets are available to buy from the City Fanstore at King Power Stadium for just £3 for Adults and £1 for Seniors (Over-65s) and Under-18s.
Supporters can also secure their seats on the night from the Matchday Ticket Office from 6pm.
Can't make it?
Don’t forget, every Development Squad home fixture in Premier League 2 will be broadcast live on LCFC TV throughout the 2017/18 campaign.
Leicester City U23s 0-1 Man Utd U23s
Watch all the action from the young Foxes' opening Premier League 2 fixture.
With unrivalled live coverage and analysis of City's league home matches this season, including selected cup ties, the Blue Army will be able to follow the Club's next generation like never before.
Make sure you tune in at 6pm for the LCFC TV Review Show on Monday night, which will take you right through to kick-off on Filbert Way.