Overview
- Bobby De Cordova-Reid put Leicester ahead, Rhian Brewster equalised for Derby, and Jordan James restored the lead before half-time.
- The result offers short-term relief for manager Martí Cifuentes after successive defeats had intensified scrutiny.
- Home supporters voiced discontent with chants of “sack the board” and banners, and fans plan to boycott next Monday’s televised game against West Brom.
- Cifuentes called James, on loan from Rennes, very important to Leicester and indicated there is no recall expected by his parent club.
- Leicester are four points off the playoff places, while Derby continue to compete under John Eustace without injured striker Carlton Morris until February.