Carabao Cup action returns for Leicester City this week as they make the short trip to the west Midlands to face Walsall.
The Foxes come into the game off the back of a 1-1 draw against Everton and will be heavy favourites against League Two opposition.
Steve Cooper’s side reached the third round by beating fellow League Two side Tranmere Rovers in a 4-0 win last month and will be hoping a cup run can also inspire an upturn in form from a Premier League perspective.
Walsall vs Leicester City kick-off time and date
Leicester face Walsall at the Poundland Bescot Stadium on Tuesday 24 September 2024. Kick-off is at 7:45 PM (BST).
- Date: Tuesday 24 September
- Kick-off time: 7:45 PM (BST)
- Stadium: Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall
How to watch Walsall vs Leicester City
UK viewers can watch Leicester’s trip to Walsall live on Sky Sports +.
There will be no build-up to the game, with coverage starting at the same time as kick-off at 7:45 PM.
Leicester City team news
Cooper is expected to ring the changes on Tuesday night.
Patson Daka and Jakub Stolarczyk are still out injured and remain the only long-term absentees.
Ricardo Pereira hasn’t played a single minute in the Premier League but will almost certainly come into the starting XI and lead the side.
Odsonne Edouard came off the bench to make his Foxes debut in the draw against Everton and may be given a chance to lead the line from the off.
Luke Thomas, Jannik Vestergaard, Conor Coady, Bobby De-Cordova Reid, and Boubakary Soumare have all struggled for game time in recent weeks and could be given a chance to stake a claim for a first-team spot.
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Walsall team news
Walsall boss Mat Sadler named an unchanged XI for his side’s weekend win against Salford City and with promotion to League One a real possibility, could prioritise league form over a cup run.
Rico Browne may be handed his Saddlers debut after joining the West Midlanders last week.
EFL journeyman and veteran Albert Adomah could also play this weekend.
Walsall player to watch
Nathan Lowe has been one of Walsall’s main sources of inspiration when it comes to scoring goals.
On loan from Championship side Stoke City, Lowe has four goals in seven appearances for the Saddlers and the 19-year-old is expected to be in contention to start on Tuesday.
Walsall and Leicester City: Best EFL Cup run
The hosts are just one of four League Two sides who have made it to the third round of the Carabao Cup, and this is the first time in 22 years they’ve reached this stage.
Their best run in the competition saw them reach the semi-finals. On the other hand, Leicester has history in the cup, winning it on three separate occasions.
- Walsall: Semi-finals (1983/84 season)
- Leicester City: Winners x3 (1963/64, 1996/97, 1999/2000)
Walsall vs Leicester City predictions
Despite the difficult start to their league campaign, this should be a relatively stress-free night for the Foxes.
Walsall have won five out of five home games in all competitions this season but this will equally be their sternest test.
Leicester need a win to provide a much-needed morale boost and those given the chance know that a strong performance could see them force their way into the starting XI.