Match report
Leicester vs Derby — the facts
Leicester beat Derby 2–1 (half-time 2–1).
Leicester met Derby in the Championship (Regular Season - 24). Kick-off was Monday, 29 December 2025, 19:45 UTC at King Power Stadium. Referee: Gavin Ward.
Team pages: Leicester · Derby · Championship
Key moments
- 6' Goal: Bobby De Cordova-Reid (assist: Abdul Fatawu) — 1–0
- 9' Goal: Rhian Brewster (assist: Callum Elder) — 1–1
- 41' Goal: Jordan James (assist: Luke Thomas) — 2–1
Starting line-ups
Leicester (4-2-3-1)
Derby (4-4-2)
About this match
On this page: the Leicester vs Derby final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Leicester and Derby team pages or the Championship page.