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Leicester City’s true test of progress under Russell Martin begins now as three-year wait beckons

Russell Martin's decision to change his Leicester City team has worked wonders in the last week…

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Josh Holland argues Leicester City face a true test of progress as they seek four straight league wins.
Leicester have won back-to-back League One matches against Doncaster Rovers and Bromley under manager Russell Martin.
The reporter attributes Leicester's turnaround to Martin adopting a 3-4-2-1 tactical formation.

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Josh Holland writes that Leicester City face a critical test of their progress under Russell Martin as they target their first four-game winning run since 2023. Following consecutive League One victories over Doncaster Rovers and Bromley, the Foxes travel to face Jack Wilshere's Luton Town on Saturday with an opportunity to climb into the play-off places.

The reporter highlights Martin's tactical shift to a 3-4-2-1 formation following a match against Stockport as the catalyst for Leicester's recent resurgence. With upcoming fixtures against Luton, bottom-placed Wigan Athletic, and Stevenage, Holland notes that Martin now possesses both tactical clarity and strong squad depth.

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