Leicester Leave It Late in League Cup

Wycombe Wanderers 1 - 2 Leicester City

Leicester progressed into the Second Round of the League Cup after a second successive 2-1 away victory. Manager Nigel Pearson persisted with the same 3-5-2 formation, with a couple of changes in personnel. David Nugent partnered Chris Wood upfront, while Danns made a rare appearance in the centre of midfield. Liam Moore replaced Whitbread, who took a heavy knock in the game at Middlesborough. Dyer replaced Konchesky as wing-back on the left hand side of the field and Knockaert returned to the squad with a place on the bench. The Frenchman did feature in the second half.

The Foxes took the lead in the 13th minute from the penalty spot - Andy King fouled in the box by Wycombe midfielder Stuart Lewis. Reluctant penalty taker David Nugent slotted the ball home. City's lead was short-lived as Jo Kuffour found the equaliser for the hosts in the 21st minute. It was a scrappy game and Leicester failed to impose themselves effectively on the opposition. However, they found a way to win without the need for extra time. Sean St. Ledger, who scores his share of goals as a defender, scrambled home the winner from a corner in the 95th minute.