Leicester City looks to extend winning streak vs in-form Stoke City, seeking 3rd straight victory for first time since 1977

Leicester City hosts Stoke City on Nov. 22 seeking back-to-back wins. The Foxes look to extend their streak for a historic milestone. Leicester trails Stoke by 6 points in the Championship table fight. Success would mark the first third straight victory since March 1977.

Where These Teams Stand Right Now

Leicester limps into Saturday’s clash in 12th place after that dramatic 2-1 win at Norwich City. The Foxes trailed until Jordan James scored in the 92nd minute. Thing is, they’d been winless for five games before that breakthrough.

Meanwhile, Stoke holds 3rd position. But get this—they just lost 1-0 at home to leaders Coventry City. The Potters were dominating that match until Ephron Mason-Clark struck in the 86th minute. Still, Mark Robins’ side has been terrific this season and remains a promotion favorite.

Here’s what stands out: Leicester sits 6 points below Stoke in the standings. The gap matters for playoff positioning. Plus, Stoke’s away form is firing—they’ve won their last 2 road matches.

Historical Head-to-Head: Leicester Owns This Fixture

Leicester dominates their recent history against Stoke. In their last meeting at King Power, the Foxes dominated with historical success. Actually, Leicester beat Stoke 5-0 away back in February 2024 when both teams competed in the Championship.

Across 104 all-time meetings, Leicester leads the series 36-33. But here’s the crucial stat: Leicester hasn’t lost to Stoke in over 10 years. Their last defeat came in January 2015—a 1-0 Premier League loss at home.

Even better for Leicester fans—in their last 12 league meetings, Stoke managed just 1 win. Draw-heavy, true. But Stoke won only once. Leicester claimed the other matches or drew.

Recent Record (Last 12 Meetings)	Results
Leicester Wins	6
Draws	5
Stoke Wins	1
Last 2 Matches	Leicester Won Both

Why Saturday’s Result Matters So Much

A win would give Leicester something they haven’t achieved since March 1977—three straight victories against Stoke. Think about that. Nearly 48 years ago. That’s substantial history.

For Leicester, a positive result cuts Stoke’s lead to just 3 points. They’d climb into playoff positions. But for Stoke, a win extends their gap and puts real distance between them and fifth place.

Plus, Leicester’s home record looks concerning. They’ve won just 1 of their past 25 league games when starting 6+ points behind an opponent. That stat screams trouble. Meanwhile, Stoke’s Abdul Fatawu should be watched—he leads the Championship in ball carries with 291.

Key Factors That Could Decide This Match

• Form matters: Leicester just broke a winless streak. Momentum is real.
• Away confidence: Stoke won their last 2 away matches. Seeking 3 straight for the first time since 2005.
• Goalkeeping advantage: Stoke could face Asmir Begovic, their former keeper now at Leicester.
• Statistical pressure: Leicester desperately need 3 points. Stoke’s depth keeps them mentally fresh.
• Play style: Stoke will test Leicester’s midfield control. The Foxes must protect possession.

Can Leicester Really Pull Off This Historic Win?

Analytics suggest a tight affair. Both teams have weapons. Leicester’s Jordan James showed his quality with that late goal at Norwich. Stoke’s recent form, despite the loss to Coventry, shows they can break down any defense.

The head-to-head advantage leans heavily toward Leicester. Four-plus decades of not losing to Stoke builds confidence. But Stoke remains 3rd place for a reason. They’re organized, clinical, and traveling well.

What would achieving 3 straight wins mean? It breaks a curse from 1977. It signals Leicester might be turning a corner. And it would give the Foxes genuine playoff hope going forward. Can they do it? Saturday will tell.

Sources

• BBC Sport – Championship statistics and match analysis
• Sportskeeda – Match previews and prediction insights
• ESPN – Team form and recent results