Broadcast info
Who's playing: Struggling Premier League giants Leicester City are hoping to end the season with at least one title now that the Premier League is far from their reach. They face Derby County in the fourth round of the FA Cup in a match that gives them the chance to take a break from their league nightmare this season. Following the 3-0 thumping by Manchester United at the King Power stadium last Sunday, there were transfer speculations that club boss Claudio Ranieri had lost the dressing room and was on the verge of being sacked. But the Foxes released a statement on Tuesday expressing their support for the Italian manager. Could this be the turning point for the club?
What time: On Wednesday February 8, 2017 at 11:45 am PST/ 14:45 EST/ 19:45 GMT/ 20:45 CET
Which stadium: At the 32,312-seater King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
Which channels:
In the USA on Fox Sports GO, Fox Deportes, SiriusXM FC, Fox Soccer 2GO USA, Fox Sports 1 USA
In Canada on Sportsnet World, Sportsnet World Now
In the UK on BBC Radio, BBC One UK, BBC Radio 5 Live
*View up-to-date global listings
Match facts
- The foxes have won their last five home games vs Derby [all comps]
- Ranieri have scored at least twice in their last five home games
Team news
Leicester City
Want-away forward Leonardo Ulloa could start here to replace injured Islam Slimani. Although Daniel Amartey has returned from AFCON, he may not play until the weekend.
Derby County
Craigh Bryson is fighting a late fitness test following the injury he picked last weekend in the 1-0 win over Newcastle in the Championship. Other players who are doubts for this clash include James Wilson, George Thorne, Max Lowe and Graigh Forsyth.
Match forecast
Claudio Ranieri's men have two competitions to vie for this season - the FA Cup and the Champions League. It is highly unlikely that they will win the European competition but the FA Cup seems likely.
The Rams, on the other hand, come into this match with their minds focus on a Championship play-offs spot. With that in mind, Steve McClaren may decide to field a weaker opponent to challenge for this competition as he may not want to risk losing out a chance to earn a promotion to the Premier League.
WATCH: Ranieri oozing with confidence ahead of derby tie
WATCH: #lcfc boss Claudio Ranieri believes his players have the fight and belief to get back to winning ways. #LeiDer pic.twitter.com/BJDB3UwYyU
— Leicester City (@LCFC) February 7, 2017
On paper, the foxes have an added advantage because of three major factors, they are the Premier League defending champions (yes, that still counts despite their recent poor form), they have won five of their last five meetings against Derby on home soil, scored 16 goals and conceded just three. Lastly, the King Power stadium outfit may want to make a bold statement by bouncing back to winning ways following the club's assurance that Ranieri won't be sacked, and that the Thai owners are behind the team during these difficult times.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
Live TV coverage and streaming in United States
Live TV coverage and streaming in United States
Follow the game on-the-go
Download our iOS and Android apps to follow soccer on-the-go. It comes packed with features - live scores, fixtures, results, tables, line-ups, stats, TV schedule and much more! Sorry, no live streaming within the app.
