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Leicester City’s concerning pattern that must be broken if Russell Martin is to be proved right

Leicester City are creating a high number of chances in most games but constantly fail to find the back of the net

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 11:12 AM
Leicester City’s concerning pattern that must be broken if Russell Martin is to be proved right
Key Things to Know
  • Josh Holland argues Leicester City must eliminate defensive errors and finish chances to fulfill Russell Martin's ambitions.
  • Leicester suffered a 2-1 EFL Trophy defeat against Stevenage despite controlling possession and taking 21 shots.
  • Wanya Marcal and Oliver Sanderson scored for Stevenage before Emil Riis pulled a goal back for Leicester.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Josh Holland of Leicestershire Live writes that Leicester City must fix issues at both ends of the pitch following a 2-1 EFL Trophy defeat to Stevenage. Despite dominating possession and recording 21 shots, Leicester suffered defensive lapses that allowed goals from Wanya Marcal and Oliver Sanderson before Emil Riis scored a consolation goal.

Manager Russell Martin defended his attacking philosophy, highlighting that the Foxes have generated 140 shots across seven games. However, Holland argues that Leicester have won only three of those fixtures and must quickly improve their clinical finishing and defensive sharpness in upcoming League One matches.

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