Pressure is mounting on both dugouts as Marti Cifuentes and Ryan Mason prepare to lead their sides into a tense EFL Championship clash on Monday night.
The mood around the King Power Stadium is a far cry from festive cheer. Growing frustration with the club’s ownership and direction has led some Leicester City supporters to consider staying away in protest, adding to the sense of unrest ahead of the visit of West Bromwich Albion.
On the pitch, Leicester’s season continues to drift. Hopes of an immediate return to the Premier League are fading after a steady slide down the table, and defeat on Monday could see them overtaken by their visitors.
Three points are firmly on the agenda for West Brom, who know a win on the road would lift them above the Foxes in the standings.
Leicester v West Brom TV channel and live stream
Live coverage of the Leicester West Brom game will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HD. The match will also be available to stream via Sky Go.
Leicester v West Brom kick off time and venue
The match kicks off at 20:00 on Monday night and will be played at the King Power Stadium.
Leicester’s struggles have only intensified supporter dissatisfaction. Cifuentes’ side have lost three of their last four matches, including a damaging 4-1 defeat away to his former club Queens Park Rangers. Although they edged past Derby County 2-1 at home last Monday, the performance did little to ease concerns.
Underlying numbers offer little encouragement either. Leicester entered this round ranked 21st in the division for expected goals, a statistic that highlights the scale of their attacking issues. Sitting 14th in the table after relegation from the Premier League last season, pressure on Cifuentes is beginning to intensify.
West Brom arrive with problems of their own. After a promising start to the campaign, the Baggies have slipped to 18th and have struggled to convert performances into results. Despite that, Mason’s side have shown signs of competitiveness and were unfortunate to lose 1-0 away to Swansea City in their most recent outing.
While Albion have lacked cutting edge in front of goal, their overall level has remained solid, suggesting this could be an awkward test for a Leicester side low on confidence and dealing with off-field tension.
With both managers under scrutiny and supporters restless, Monday’s encounter has the feel of a pivotal moment for two clubs in need of momentum in a demanding Championship campaign.
