Overview
- Bobby De Cordova-Reid opened for Leicester from an Abdul Fatawu cut-back before Rhian Brewster swiftly levelled from Callum Elder’s cross.
- James restored the lead five minutes before half-time, finishing after Luke Thomas released him down the left channel.
- Derby threatened late as Andi Weimann shot narrowly wide in stoppage time and Jacob Zetterström made an acrobatic save to prevent a third for the hosts.
- Jannick Vestergaard was unavailable following a head knock, with Hamza Choudhury recalled to Leicester’s starting XI.
- Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha noted promise but ongoing inconsistency in programme notes, with some home fans voicing discontent toward the board.