Leicester - Wigan

Leicester City aim to regain their momentum at King Power Stadium on 27 October 2026 as they host Wigan Athletic for matchday 8 of the League One campaign. The hosts arrive following a narrow defeat to Luton Town, a result that interrupted a brief resurgence highlighted by a dominant four-goal victory over Bromley just days earlier. Consistency has proven elusive for the squad, yet their ability to find the net remains a potent threat for any visiting side.

Wigan Athletic travel to the King Power Stadium facing a difficult period, having suffered consecutive league losses against Huddersfield Town and Oxford United. While they secured a narrow win against Reading in mid-October, their recent form reflects the challenges of a competitive division. These two clubs last met in the FA Cup on 4 January 2020, where Leicester City secured a comfortable two-goal victory.