Leicester City, striving for promotion back to the top flight at the first opportunity, will make their way to Deepdale on Saturday to take on Preston North End in the Championship. The Lilywhites seek their inaugural win of the season, whereas the Foxes aim to capitalise on their recent triumph. The Preston vs Leicester City match will kick off at 15:00 UK Time.
What time is Preston vs Leicester City kick off?
- Competition: English Championship
- Game Day:Â Saturday, 16 August 2025
- Kick-off:Â 15:00 UK Time
- Stadium:Â Deepdale, Preston
Following a 1-1 draw with Queens Park Rangers in the Loftus Road opening, the hosts find themselves in a lower spot in the league than the Foxes. In their first game of the 2025–26 season, City rallied from behind to beat Sheffield Wednesday at King Power Stadium. Regardless, PNE skipped Barrow, their first round English Football League Cup opponent. Unlike LCFC, who suffered a heartbreaking loss to Huddersfield Town.
Where to watch Preston vs Leicester City
- UK: N/A
- USA:Â Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo
- Canada: N/A
- Australia:Â N/A
Preston vs Leicester City possible lineups
Preston North End possible lineup: Iversen; Storey, Gibson, Hughes; Small, McCann, Whiteman, Pordarson, Vukcevic; Osmajic, Smith
Leicester City possible lineup: Stolarczyk, Justin, Okoli, Vestergaard, Thomas; Skipp, Soumare; Issahaku, Khannouss, Mavididi; Ayew
