Leicester City suffered another devastating blow in their Premier League survival battle Friday night, losing 0-2 to Brentford at King Power Stadium. The result extends their horrific home losing streak to six consecutive matches – a new club record in England’s top flight.
Relegation Fears Deepen for Foxes
With just 17 points from 25 games, Leicester remain second-bottom in the table despite briefly threatening an upset early in the match. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo broke the deadlock in the 34th minute after capitalizing on defensive errors, while Yoane Wissa sealed victory with a late counterattack (78’).
Key Stats Tell Grim Story
- Leicester haven’t scored at home since December 2024 (5+ games)
- Brentford secured their fourth straight away win despite ranking 11th overall
- The Bees now lead historical H2H Premier League clashes 2-1 this season after November’s 4-1 thrashing
“We’re creating chances but lacking composure,” admitted Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy post-match. “When you concede cheap goals against clinical teams like Brentford, it becomes impossible.”
What This Means for Both Clubs
| Leicester City | Brentford |
|---|---|
| -30 goal difference (worst in league) | +1 goal difference |
| Next match: vs Liverpool (A) | Next match: vs Fulham (H) |
| Relegation odds: 1/4 | Top-half finish odds: 6/5 |
The Foxes face an uphill battle to avoid their first relegation since 2023-24, while Brentford continue pushing for a third consecutive top-10 finish under Thomas Frank.
