The M69 Derby returns this weekend as Leicester City travel to the CBS Arena to face Coventry City in an English Football League Championship fixture (12:30 kick-off, Sky Sports Football). This regional rivalry has transformed into a high-stakes clash between two sides currently moving in opposite directions. For Leicester, this is a chance to disrupt the momentum of a foe looking upwards. While for Coventry, it is an opportunity to solidify their position at the apex of the division table whilst putting a rival to the sword.
Form
The contemporary form of these two clubs presents a fascinating contrast. Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has guided Coventry City to the league summit. The Sky Blues are a relentless attack that has already notched 57 league goals this season. They boast a miserly defence as well.
History and stats
However, Cov' are wobbling of late: failing to win any of their first four matches in 2026 and crashing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Stoke City. On the contrary, the East Midlanders arrive with a sense of cautious optimism under gaffer Marti Cifuentes following three victories in four attempts. Although, 12th place is fairly unacceptable; City are now 15 points adrift of the leaders.
Though history often ignores current standings; the record books actually favour the Foxes. Leicester's dominance in this fixture is miraculous: they have not lost a single game to Coventry at King Power Stadium since it opened in 2002. Statistically, the gap is just as wide: Coventry have three wins to their name versus LCFC over the last 25 years. This offers hope to the Blue Army; Cifuentes' men drew 0-0 with CCFC back in September.
Injuries
On the injury front, Frank Lampard received a double boost. The Sky Blues are set to welcome back key midfielder Victor Torp and leading goalscorer Brandon Thomas-Asante. Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Oliver Dovin remain unavailable.
Meanwhile the Seagrave Training centre has a busier treatment room. Centre back Jannik Vestergaard and midfielder Boubakary Soumare may be available. Victor Kristiansen, Harry Souttar and Aaron Ramsey won't respectively feature. Harry Winks seems totally out of contention.
Forecast XI
Stolarczyk; L.Thomas, Okoli, Nelson, Ricardo; Skipp, James; Mavididi, De Cordova-Reid, Fatawu; Daka (possibly Ayew)
Possible Scoreline
Coventry 1-1 Leicester