Get ready for a gripping England League One game on 22.08.2026 when Leicester faces Burton Albion. With Leicester’s superior tactics and skilled players, they're set to be the frontrunners. For the best betting experience, check out our in-depth game analysis and predictions.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Blackpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 12 | Leicester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 13 | Wycombe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 14 | Notts County | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 15 | Burton Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 16 | Stevenage | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: Leicester vs Burton Albion
Leicester vs Burton Albion Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Burton Albion | Leicester | 18.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| League Cup | Burton Albion | Leicester | 09.08.2023 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Burton Albion | Leicester | 24.07.2021 | 0-0 |
| League Cup | Burton Albion | Leicester | 29.10.2019 | 1-3 |
| FA Cup | Leicester | Burton Albion | 05.01.2013 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Leicester | Burton Albion | 28.08.2012 | 2-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Notts County | Leicester | 15.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Cup | Leicester | Northampton | 08.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Leicester | Genoa | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Malaga | Leicester | 25.07.2026 | 3-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cadiz | Leicester | 22.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Burton Albion | Leicester | 18.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bristol Rovers | Leicester | 14.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Leicester | Northampton | 11.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Blackburn | Leicester | 02.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Leicester | Millwall | 24.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Burton Albion | Stevenage | 15.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Cup | Burton Albion | Blackburn | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Burton Albion | Derby | 01.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Solihull Moors | Burton Albion | 28.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Burton Albion | Birmingham | 22.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Burton Albion | Leicester | 18.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Alfreton Town | Burton Albion | 11.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Leyton Orient | Burton Albion | 02.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| League One | Burton Albion | Exeter City | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Peterborough | Burton Albion | 19.04.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Leicester VS Burton Albion
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Leicester vs Burton Albion
Bookies' predictions
Leicester
Betting Intelligence: Leicester vs Burton Albion
Leicester City in League One. Let that sink in for a moment. The former Premier League champions, the club that once stunned the footballing world, are now grinding it out in the third tier of English football. And this weekend, they host Burton Albion in what might look like a straightforward home fixture on paper. Trust me, there's far more to this one than meets the eye.
The Foxes opened their League One campaign with a 1-1 draw at Notts County. A point away from home isn't a disaster, but for a club with Leicester's resources and ambition, it sets a nervous tone. Burton, meanwhile, also drew their opener 1-1 against Stevenage at home. Two clubs level on points, level on goal difference, separated only by their table position as this fixture arrives.
Here's what you need to watch for — and this is the bit casual fans will overlook. Burton's talisman J. Beesley recorded 13 goals and 7 assists across 45 matches last season. That's genuine quality at this level. K. Lofthouse also chipped in 7 assists. Burton aren't here just to make up the numbers. They arrive with genuine attacking threat, and if Leicester's defence shows the same vulnerability it did at Notts County, Beesley will punish them.
The head-to-head record tells an interesting story too. In the last three competitive meetings between these sides, Leicester won every single one — but Burton had home advantage in two of those games and still couldn't cope. Now Leicester have their own fans behind them. That matters at this level more than people realise.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a routine home win. Leicester are a club in transition, still finding their feet in an unfamiliar division, and their recent form across last season's Championship was patchy at best. That 5.90 price on Burton could genuinely be the value play for the brave among you.
However, the smarter betting angle here might be Both Teams to Score. Burton have the firepower through Beesley, and Leicester looked shaky defensively last time out. I'd also watch the Total Goals market — this fixture has the ingredients for a lively, end-to-end affair.
My prediction? Leicester win 2-1, but Beesley grabs a goal and makes it uncomfortable. Back Leicester on the result, but expect a Burton goal to keep things spicy deep into the second half.
This is the beautiful chaos of League One. And I genuinely cannot wait to watch it unfold.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. Skipp | England | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| S. Mavididi | England | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 71 |
| H. Choudhury | England | 28 | Midfielder | 178 | 64 |
| B. De Cordova-Reid | Jamaica | 33 | Attacker | 170 | 68 |
| L. Cullen | Wales | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 63 |
| H. Souttar | Australia | 27 | Defender | 200 | 101 |
| W. Burns | Wales | 31 | Attacker | 173 | 68 |
| C. Okoli | Italy | 25 | Defender | 191 | 91 |
| W. Coulibaly | France | 27 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| L. Thomas | England | 25 | Defender | 181 | 71 |
| J. Stolarczyk | Poland | 25 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 81 |
| S. Braybrooke | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| W. Alves | England | 21 | Midfielder | 192 | 83 |
| T. Watson | England | 20 | Attacker | 168 | 63 |
| Jayden Joseph | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Neale | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Bausor | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| O. Aluko | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Page | England | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Carr | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Evans | England | 31 | Midfielder | 184 | 76 |
| C. Addai | Jamaica | 28 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 72 |
| C. Tilt | Jamaica | 35 | Defender | 192 cm | 75 kg |
| K. Lofthouse | England | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 65 |
| T. Sibbick | England | 27 | Defender | 189 | 69 |
| J. Armer | Scotland | 25 | Midfielder | 185 | 78 |
| K. Chauke | England | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Dennis | England | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| F. Delap | England | 21 | Defender | 175 | n/a |
| K. Dudek | Poland | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Sulyman Krubally | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Matthews Lewis | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| W. Earley | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Willow | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Zac Scutt | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Miles Henry | England | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Caden Gilbert | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Leicester vs Burton Albion match odds
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