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Leicester 2, Doncaster 1, Positives and Negatives, Player Ratings and Match Report, League One Fixture

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A few changes made from Russell Martin. Sammy Braybrooke and Harry Souttar back in, Kamari Doyle getting a chance from start. A slight change in system as well, playing Luke Thomas higher, as a back three with O’Hora to the right, made it possible to play Okoli in partnership with Souttar, which is a super solid unit in the back.

Leicester opened a bit nervously, not a surprise when you have slight change in formation, also having players playing a bit out their more known positions. Sammy Braybrooke have a challenge as he is played almost as a second striker, also an exam for Will Alves who has to play a bit lower in the field, and run a lot, doing a brave job.

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In Both Camps; Doncaster Rovers

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Leicester are up against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday, then it is natural to take a walk through history and look up players with a life in both camps. John Lundstram who recently signed for Leicester has an earlier life at Doncaster, playing on loan there in 2013, completing 14 league games for Donny.

Brian Deane comes to mind, starting his career at Doncaster Rovers. The strong top forward who made his name with Sheffield United, in three periods, playing for Leeds in two periods, Benfica, Middlesbrough, Leicester and West Ham among his clubs. He played for Doncaster from 1985 to 1988, scoring 12 goals in 66 league games.

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Jamie Vardy in first Burnley start, Ademola Lookman Scoring opener vs. Man Utd, full Leicester Ex Players and Loan Men Report

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13.10.2026

Jamie Vardy made his first start in a Burnley shirt, not scoring, but on the field for 71 minutes in the 2-2 home draw vs. Charlton. Oliver Skipp played all minutes for The Addicks.

Stephy Mavididi on the field for the first 56 minutes for Watford in their nightmare 1-5 away defeat to Cardiff. Brian Barry-Murphy’s possession based football made did have a super day.

A strong performance from Bolton with Lewis Brunt in their line-up, winning 3-1 away to Wolves. Jordan James on the field for 80 minutes in this nightmare game at Molineux.

Callum Doyle in the starting line-up for Wrexham in their 1-3 home defeat to West Bromwich. Danny Ward an unused sub for The Dragons.

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