“You have to look at the performance overall, and I would say for 99% of it the performance was outstanding,” said Gary Rowett, manager of Preston North End, following the match against Leicester City.
Leicester City drew 2-2 with Preston North End at the King Power Stadium on April 3, 2026. Patson Daka was the standout player for Leicester, scoring both of their goals. The draw, however, leaves Leicester City third from bottom in the Championship table, struggling to find form.
Rowett praised his team’s performance, stating, “We were excellent, we didn’t give too many chances away, we score a very good goal and press nice and early and look really comfortable in the first half.” Despite the positive remarks, the match highlighted Leicester’s ongoing difficulties, as they have won just once in their last 14 games.
Leicester’s first goal came after a backpass from Andrew Moran led to a mistake that allowed Daka to capitalize. Preston’s Ben Whiteman equalized with a goal from a corner, showcasing the competitive nature of the match.
Leicester City dominated the match in terms of shots, registering 28 attempts on goal, but were unable to secure a victory. Rowett noted, “I know Preston will say they made two mistakes for our goals, but when you’ve had 28 shots and the keeper’s made countless saves, you would always feel as though you should have won the game.”
Daniel Iversen, the goalkeeper for Preston North End, played a crucial role in keeping the score level, making several key saves throughout the match.
As the season progresses, Leicester City will need to improve their performance to avoid relegation, while Preston North End currently sits comfortably in 15th place in the Championship.
Leicester City had 55% possession in their previous match against Watford, indicating their ability to control the game, yet they continue to struggle with converting chances into wins.
The next challenge for Leicester will be to break their winless streak and regain confidence as they aim to climb out of the relegation zone.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential changes in the squad as the season continues.