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Leicester vs Burnley

King Power Stadium, Leicester, Leicestershire19 October 2019 at 15:00
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Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Events

Leicester
Burnley
Kick Off
2′Jeff Hendrick
26′
C. Wood

assist: D. McNeil

J. Vardy

assist: H. Barnes

45′
Half Time
62′Chris Wood
65′
R. BradyA. Lennon
Ayoze PérezD. Gray
67′
J. MaddisonD. Praet
73′
Y. Tielemans

assist: H. Barnes

74′
H. BarnesW. Morgan
79′
83′
J. RodriguezM. Vydra
90′Matthew Lowton
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal4
9Shots off Goal3
19Total Shots13
7Blocked Shots6
10Shots insidebox8
9Shots outsidebox5
4Fouls10
9Corner Kicks4
2Offsides3
64%Ball Possession36%
0Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
556Total passes303
466Passes accurate218
84%Passes %72%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Leicester is 6.76, compared to — for Burnley. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Leicester's highest-rated starter is Ricardo Pereira (6.76), while Burnley's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Leicester have contributed 2 goals and 1 assists this season, led by Ricardo Pereira (2G). Burnley's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Leicester deploy 4 defenders rated 6.76 on average, against Burnley's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Leicester field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Burnley's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Leicester start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Burnley averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 79% for Leicester and —% for Burnley. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Leicester's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Burnley. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Leicester's starting XI is 32.0 (youngest: Ricardo Pereira (32), oldest: Ricardo Pereira (32)), while Burnley average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Leicester's starters average 38 league appearances each, versus 0 for Burnley. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Leicester4-1-4-14-4-2Burnley
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Schmeic.6Evans21Pereira4Söyüncü3Chilwell8Tielema.25Ndidi10Maddison15Barnes9Vardy17Pérez1Pope23Pieters2Lowton6Mee5Tarkows.18Westwood12Brady13Hendrick19Rodrigu.9Wood11McNeil

Substitutes

Coach: B. Rodgers

Substitutes

Coach: S. Dyche

LeicesterPosition StrengthBurnley
6.76
Avg Rating
6.76Defender (4 v 4)
2G 1A0G 0A
Leicester4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperK. Schmeichel
6DefenderJ. Evans
21DefenderRicardo Pereira6.82G1A
4DefenderÇ. Söyüncü
3DefenderB. Chilwell
8MidfielderY. Tielemans
25MidfielderW. Ndidi
10MidfielderJ. Maddison
15MidfielderH. Barnes
17MidfielderAyoze Pérez
9ForwardJ. Vardy
Burnley4-4-2
1GoalkeeperN. Pope
23DefenderE. Pieters
2DefenderM. Lowton
6DefenderB. Mee
5DefenderJ. Tarkowski
18MidfielderA. Westwood
12MidfielderR. Brady
13MidfielderJ. Hendrick
11MidfielderD. McNeil
19ForwardJ. Rodriguez
9ForwardC. Wood

Match Summary

Leicester defeated Burnley 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2019. Goals were scored by C. Wood 26′, J. Vardy 45′, Y. Tielemans 74′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Leicester had 64% possession while Burnley held 36%. Leicester had 19 shots (3 on target) compared to 13 (4 on target) for Burnley. Leicester made 3 substitutions, Burnley made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Leicester vs Burnley Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Leicester
10
wins
Drawn
6
Burnley
3
wins
Total goals
45 · 2.4/match
Both scored
10/19 · 53%
Over 2.5
9/19 · 47%

Recent Form

Leicester

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Burnley

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Match Prediction

Leicester

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Burnley

10%

Away win

Model advice

Winner : Leicester

53%Form47%
65%Attack35%
55%Defence45%
50%Head-to-head50%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Leicester

Away Record: Burnley

W 92D 93L 192
Over 2.548
Goals scored376

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026