Rowett admits City difference caused Leicester early problems in Foxes' win

CommentsSportDaniel Carter07:00, 11 Mar 2026Bristol City caused Leicester City "one or two problems early on" through their use of a different system, Gary Rowett has explained, with the Foxes boss admitting the Reds shaped up in a way that he did not expect.

Rowett secured the first win of his tenure at the King Power Stadium and condemned the Robins to a fourth straight defeat as his side ran out 2-0 winners on Tuesday evening. First half goals from Ben Nelson and Abdul Fatawu ultimatley proved to be the difference between the two sides.

Nelson handed the Foxes the lead with his first goal in Leicester colours after just 13 minutes. The defender rose well to nod Jordan James' crossed free-kick low, beyond the reach of Radek Vitek. Fatawu then wrapped up Leicester's first three points since January 5, when he volleyed home a quarter of an hour later.