Leicester City Hosts Sheffield Wednesday in Championship Season Opener Amid Club Struggles

Leicester City begin their 2025-26 EFL Championship season hosting Sheffield Wednesday at the King Power Stadium, aiming to bounce back after relegation from the Premier League. Under new manager Marti Cifuentes, Leicester showed promise during pre-season with a strong 4-3-3 formation and key players like Abdul Fatawu, Stephy Mavididi, and Bilal El Khannouss expected to be influential. Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday face significant off-pitch struggles, including financial issues and a transfer ban, which have led to the departure of manager Danny Röhl and key players, casting doubt on their survival prospects. Historically, Leicester hold an unbeaten record in recent matches against Sheffield Wednesday and generally perform well in opening league games. Sheffield Wednesday’s crisis has diminished fan morale, with survival now prioritized over match results. The game is available live in the U.S. on CBS Sports Network and streaming platforms such as Fubo and Paramount+.