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Russell Martin makes Leicester City promotion prediction on one condition

Russell Martin still believes that Leicester City will be successful this season

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 1:55 PM

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Russell Martin predicts Leicester City will secure promotion if they start stringing victories together immediately.
Leicester City sit 14th in the League One table after securing just two wins from their first seven games.
The Foxes are seven points behind league leaders Plymouth Argyle, who have played two additional matches.

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Russell Martin believes Leicester City will achieve their promotion target by the end of the season, but stressed that they must start winning games consistently. Leicester are currently sitting in 14th place in League One after seven matches, trailing leaders Plymouth Argyle by seven points.

Despite entering the campaign as heavy favorites, the Foxes have recorded only two league victories alongside home losses to Burton and Oxford. Martin praised how the staff and squad navigated extensive changes, but expressed frustration with their current points tally as they prepare for the next block of fixtures.

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