Leicester have a number of players still away on international duty meaning they will be far from their strongest at Broadhall Way. The players who started the win over Fulham U21s are all in contention to feature, but Martin has other factors to consider when selecting his team.
The same back five could start again, which means Franco Ravizzoli will feature in goal again. Jayden Joseph’s injury, which kept him out of the Barnsley and Fulham U21s games, means Bade Aluko is likely to start at right-back.
Luke Thomas has enjoyed some time off after a hectic start to the season and, with Christian McFarlane away with England Under-20s, the academy prospect is the obvious choice at left-back.
Harry Souttar could feature after returning from international duty. It’s not yet known whether the centre-back will be in the squad, but Australia played just two games during the international break – the last one on September 29 – so he could be drafted in.
Warren O’Hora and Caleb Okoli started the first group game, but Souttar’s return could see a change there.
In midfield, Martin has options. John Lundstram sat out the win over Fulham U21s altogether but tonight’s fixture is an opportunity for him to gain more fitness. Sammy Braybrooke and Kamari Doyle will want to retain their spot in midfield, although Will Smallbone’s arrival last week might change that.
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Will Smallbone signed for Leicester City this week(Image: 2026 Plumb Images)