Championship Resumes with Leicester City vs. Stoke City Showdown

LEICESTER, England — The Championship returns this weekend after the international break, with Leicester City set to host Stoke City at Filbert Way on Saturday at 3 p.m. local time.

Leicester, struggling this season, hopes to build on its positive momentum following a last-minute win over Norwich City before the break. Midfielder Jordan James, on loan, scored the decisive goal, becoming a fan favorite as the Foxes look for stability under manager Marti Cifuentes.

Stoke City, currently positioned third in the league, aims to bounce back from a recent loss to Coventry City. Despite the setback, Stoke remains competitive, with the Sky Blues currently leading the division.

In the lead-up to the match, Stoke reporter Peter Smith predicts a challenging encounter for Leicester, with a final score of 1-1. Key players for Leicester include goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk and defender Harry Souttar, both absent from the fixture due to injuries.

The game promises excitement as Leicester aims to strengthen its squad and build off recent success, while Stoke seeks to reclaim its spot among the top teams in the Championship.