Just In 🚨: Our opponent in the second round of the Carabao Cup has been confirmed ✅ This is the opponent we will face.

Leicester City have been handed a mouth-watering Carabao Cup second-round tie against Ipswich Town, setting up an intriguing contest between two clubs with plenty of recent history.

The Foxes will now turn their attention to the cup competition after learning that they will face Ipswich in the next round.

The fixture promises to be a competitive encounter, with both sides eager to make progress and build momentum early in the campaign.

For Leicester, the tie represents another opportunity for Russell Martin to assess his squad and continue shaping his side. With a number of new faces arriving during the summer, the Carabao Cup could provide valuable minutes for players looking to establish themselves under the new manager.

Ipswich, meanwhile, will arrive with their own ambitions and will be determined to make life difficult for the Foxes.

Leicester will know they cannot afford to underestimate their opponents, particularly in a cup competition where one poor performance can bring an abrupt end to their hopes of silverware.

The Foxes will be looking to use home advantage if the match is played at the King Power Stadium, while supporters will be hoping to see another strong performance from Martin’s side.

With the second round now confirmed, Leicester City fans have another fixture to look forward to as the club begins its latest cup campaign.

The clash against Ipswich is expected to attract plenty of attention, with both teams desperate to book their place in the next round.