The first of two legs in the round of 16, this week’s tie against the side currently sat fourth in Ligue 1 is City’s reward for a 7-2 aggregate success over Randers in the knockout round play-off.
Before the game gets underway, take a look at the key information to know...
Who's starring on LCFC TV?
More than four hours of live coverage will be available from Filbert Way, beginning at 6:30pm - one-and-a-half-hours ahead of kick-off - when Matchday Live gets underway on LCFC Radio.
Presenter Dan Bates will be joined in the studio by guests Matt Elliott and Iwan Roberts, both stars of promotion-winning City sides, to preview the European tie and discuss Leicester’s impressive recent form.
Following team news and interviews with key figures from both camps, live commentary is set to begin at around 7:50pm, with another Foxes legend, Gerry Taggart, taking his position in the Filbert Way pressbox, in the company of John Dunn, to talk through all of the action as it happens.
Head to the LCFC.com Match Centre to listen to free commentary from the duo throughout the evening, ahead of another 30 minutes of analysis and reaction after the final whistle blows, including the thoughts of Roberts and Elliott, which will be available via @LCFC social media.
Are tickets still available?
Tickets for Leicester City’s UEFA Europa Conference League home fixture against Rennes are currently on general sale, HERE.
For more information on how you can purchase tickets, please click HERE.
What's the officiating team?
Referee Orel Grinfeeld from Israel will be in the middle for the fixture, assisted by compatriots Roy Hassan and Idan Yarkoni on Thursday night. The fourth official is Gal Leibovitz.
When does everything happen?
Use this guide to plan your European matchday...
| Event | Time |
| Matchday Live begins on LCFC Radio | 6:30pm |
| Team news confirmed on @LCFC social media | 7pm |
| BT Sport ESPN coverage starts* | 7:30pm |
| Commentary gets underway on LCFC Radio | 7:50pm |
| Kick-off | 8pm |
| Full-time | 9:50pm approx |
| Short highlights on LCFC TV | 12am (Friday) |
| Full highlights on LCFC TV | 12am (Saturday) |
* Available only in the United Kingdom.
What happened last time against French opposition?
Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice as Claude Puel’s Leicester City secured a 2-1 pre-season friendly victory over Lille at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in August 2018, as they concluded preparations for the 2018/19 Premier League campaign.
When can I catch match highlights?
Around two hours after the final whistle blows on Filbert Way, after midnight on Friday, supporters will be able to access a short highlights package video via LCFC TV, before extended highlights are available to watch - also for free - after midnight (12am) on Saturday.
Goals and short social clips are set to be posted on @LCFC social channels from the same time. All digital content can be accessed for free by Digital Members (free sign-up) via the Club's official website.
All times GMT unless stated otherwise.