Leicester City hit with worrying reality as slow start puts promotion target in doubt

Leicester City's slow start to the League One season has placed their promotion targets in serious jeopardy, according to Daniel Orme. Despite club owners aiming for a private target of around 90 points to secure an immediate Championship return, Leicester sit tenth with 19 points from 13 games. They are already nine points adrift of league leaders Huddersfield Town, falling significantly behind the required pace.

Orme highlights that manager Martin's side requires roughly 2.15 points per game from their final 33 matches to reach the target, compared to their current 1.46 average. Continuing at this pace would leave Leicester with approximately 67 points, missing out on the playoffs entirely. However, Martin expressed confidence that form will improve once the league settles following extensive club changes.