AdminLeicester City have called on supporters to pack the King Power Stadium for the club’s first competitive fixture of the 2026/27 campaign as Russell Martin’s side prepare to begin their season in the Carabao Cup.
The Foxes will welcome Northampton Town on Saturday 8 August, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm, as they look to make a positive start to a campaign filled with expectation.
After a busy summer of recruitment and weeks of hard work on the training ground, the match will provide the first real opportunity to see Martin’s new-look side in competitive action.
Excitement is continuing to build around the club, with several new signings arriving and players adapting to the manager’s demanding style.
Supporters will be hoping the team can carry their encouraging pre-season performances into a fixture that could provide early momentum for the months ahead.
The Carabao Cup has often offered clubs the chance to build confidence at the start of the season, and Leicester will be aiming to progress to the next round with a strong display in front of their home fans.
The club has urged supporters to get behind the team from the first whistle, announcing: ‘Be there for our first competitive fixture of 26/27, as we face Northampton Town in the Carabao Cup on Saturday 8 August (3pm KO) 🏆’
With anticipation growing across the city, Leicester will be hoping to begin the new season with a winning start in front of a packed King Power Stadium.
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