Leicester prepares for League One campaign under Russell Martin
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Leicester City, now managed by Russell Martin, aims to challenge for promotion in League One for the 2026-27 season. The team faces a challenging transition after falling from Premier League champions to the third tier due to recent mismanagement. Key young talents will likely feature, supported by experienced players like Harry Souttar and Stephy Mavididi. As the season approaches, Leicester looks to reset and capitalize on their available resources. Meanwhile, Notts County and AFC Wimbledon could struggle this season according to early assessments.
- •Leicester City aims for promotion in League One
- •Managed by Russell Martin after Premier League fall
- •Chronic mismanagement led to recent struggles
- •Key players include Harry Souttar and Stephy Mavididi
- •Notts County and AFC Wimbledon face potential challenges
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — League One 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers
"Russell Martin’s new-look Leicester look set to challenge for promotion, while it could be a tough campaign for Notts County and AFC Wimbledon How did it come to this, that a club crowned Premier League champions a decade ago are down in the third tier? Chronic mismanagement across the board has been Leicester’s problem for too long and they need to reset under Russell Martin. Many of the top earners have been shipped out and not much brought in, but there remains enough quality to challenge at this level. Martin has at his disposal plenty of young talents who could finally be given their chance thanks to circumstance and who will be ably supported by Harry Souttar and Stephy Mavididi. Continue reading...
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