AdminLeicester City’s fight for Championship survival took another frustrating turn as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Preston North End, a result that leaves them firmly entrenched in the bottom three with time rapidly running out.
The backdrop to Friday’s contest was far from calm. Fresh financial losses have raised the prospect of further PSR complications, while the club’s decision to push through early season ticket renewals has stirred discontent among supporters.
Matters on the pitch have hardly been smoother, with leading scorer Jordan James sidelined after injury on international duty.
Despite a bright start, Leicester were once again undone by a combination of missed opportunities and defensive lapses.
Patson Daka opened the scoring early with a simple finish, but the Foxes failed to build on their dominance.
Preston turned the game around before the interval, first through Andrew Moran’s effort that crept over the line, before Ben Whiteman’s looping header exposed uncertainty at the back.
Leicester rallied after the break, with Daka grabbing a deserved equaliser, and they pushed relentlessly for a winner that never came.
Frustration grew as Preston disrupted the tempo, while several contentious refereeing decisions went against the hosts, including a failure to dismiss Jordan Storey for hauling down Daka when through on goal.
There were positives, however. Daka’s sharp display offered encouragement, his movement and finishing a reminder of his quality. Whether his resurgence can spark a late escape remains to be seen.
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