Leicester City vs Notts County

2022 - 7 - 9

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Kairo Mitchell and Aden Baldwin were both on the scoresheet as we recorded an impressive pre-season victory away at Leicester City.

Substitute keeper Jakub Stolarczyk made an excellent save at his near post to keep his side level. But we got the second goal we deserved on 78 minutes when Roberts swung in the perfect free-kick for Baldwin to score with a commanding header. But Mitchell's poacher's effort restored parity before the break, leaving the stage set for Baldwin to head home the winner in the second half.

Brendan Rodgers gives Notts County seal of approval after win over ... (Nottinghamshire Live)

Notts County enjoyed a 2-1 win over Premier League side Leicester City as they continued their pre-season programme in encouraging fashion.

Mitchell levelled from a corner, capitalising on City keeper Daniel Iversen spilling the cross. We're playing against a good side who will do well in the National League," he told LCFC TV. "I know Luke well so it was a really good exercise and I'm pleased the players got through it. "It was a good exercise around the objectives of the game, which is based around fitness.

Leicester suffer shock loss to non-league Notts County - Pre-season ... (Sky Sports)

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But Jesurun Rak-Sakyi tapped in at the back post to finally separate the two teams in a sunny south London. Jake O'Brien and substitute Christian Benteke gave Patrick Vieira's side a 4-2 lead in the second half but two quickfire goals put the Championship club level with ten minutes to go. Goals from Leon Bailey and Cameron Archer gave Villa a first half lead, before Ollie Watkins came off the bench to score in the second half.

Leicester City vs Notts County TV channel, live stream and how to ... (MSN UK)

LeicestershireLive brings you the latest Leicester City news as Brendan Rodgers' side prepare for their first pre-season friendly of the summer ahead of the ...

The National League side will provide a good first test for Brendan Rodgers' side, with several internationals still yet to return to the fold. Full highlights and reaction will be available on LCFC.com and across @LCFC on social media in the hours to follow before live coverage is provided of all Leicester City pre-season games this summer. Leicester City begin their pre-season schedule against Notts County this afternoon and supporters will be able to watch the match for free.

Highlights and goals: Leicester 1-2 Notts County in Friendly Match ... (VAVEL.com)

In Leicester's preseason opener, Notts County took advantage of the Foxes' weaknesses on the free kick and beat them by that means after starting from ...

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Captain Iheanacho leads Leicester City to pre-season breakfast ... (Pulse Nigeria)

Senior man Kelechi Iheanacho was the only Nigerian to feature for Leicester City while compatriot Wilfred Ndidi missed the defeat to English fifth-tier club ...

The second team came on just before the start of the second half with Nigeria's Iheanacho as the captain. With Leicester behind, Iheanacho captained the second team in the second half and came close to earning the Foxes a share of the spoils late on at the Leicester City training ground on Saturday. Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho came on as a second-half substitute to captain the Foxes.

Leicester City team news vs Notts County: Daka, Fofana, Iversen ... (Leicestershire Live)

How Leicester City line up for the first half of their first pre-season friendly at Seagrave, with Brendan Rodgers opting for a mix of senior and developing ...

Goalkeeper Daniel Iversen and attacking midfielder Callum Wright have returned from impressive loan spells and Rodgers will get a chance to observe them alongside his first-team stars. - Transfer clues, selection hints and more to look out for in Leicester City pre-season matches READ MORE: Leicester City vs Notts County live: Team news and updates from first pre-season friendly