FULL TIME: Leicester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
90' +1
Leicester players are appealing that Dunk handled the ball in the area. Lee Mason the referee and VAR disagree.
90'
There will be three additional minutes. Leicester are struggling to find an opening through Brighton's defence. This game is looking as if it's over.
89'
One minute to go plus stoppage time and Brighton are looking good value for a point this evening. They've had the chances to win it but have also looked compact and solid in defence.
87'
Dunk heads behind for a Leicester corner as the hosts pile on the pressure. The visitors have now changed to a five at the back system as they look to hold on to the point.
85'
Trossard is putting in a real shift today both in attack and defence as Brighton look to hold on and possibly sneak a winner to make it two wins on the bounce.
82'
G. Murray enters the game and replaces A. Connolly.
SUBSTITUTION: Connolly OFF Murray ON
81'
Maddison shoots from the resulting free kick but his effort is way over the bar.
80'
S. Duffy gets yellow.
Yellow Card - Duffy picks up a booking after clattering into Maddison as the Leicester man looked to turn on the edge of the box.
79'
A lack of communication between Dunk and Ryan leads to a Leicester corner. Brighton are starting to look a bit tired on the pitch now.
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78'
Maddison tries his luck again this time just inside the Brighton penalty box but it's cleared by a good block by Dunk. Leicester are pushing for a winner here.
75'
Rodgers has made a tactical switch to his side now with Vardy moving central as a lone striker with Barnes and Perez either side of him. Maddison and Tielemans are supporting in midfield with Ndidi the more defensive-minded player sitting deeper.
73'
Ayoze Pérez enters the game and replaces D. Gray.
SUBSTITUTION: Gray OFF Perez ON
Justin wins a corner as his cross is deflected behind by Dunk.
70'
Play continues as Leicester make two attacking changes as they look to grab a winner.
69'
H. Barnes enters the game and replaces K. Ịheanachọ.
Y. Tielemans enters the game and replaces N. Mendy.
SUBSTITUTION: Mendy OFF Tielemans ON
SUBSTITUTION: Iheanacho OFF Barnes ON
There's a break in play as the players take a drinks break.
67'
Trossard has looked lively since his introduction to the pitch. The Belgian continues to work his way from left to right picking up the ball in dangerous areas around the box.
65'
Propper wins a corner after some good passing play between Mooy and the Dutchman cuts through the Leicester defence.
63'
A good spell of possession for Leicester ends with Duffy making a vital interception to stop Vardy getting through in one-on-one.
60'
Maddison tries a shot from distance but it doesn't trouble Ryan in the Brighton goal.
58'
S. March enters the game and replaces A. Mac Allister.
D. Pröpper enters the game and replaces Y. Bissouma.
SUBSTITUTION: Bissouma OFF Pröpper ON
SUBSTITUTION: Mac Allister OFF March ON
57'
L. Trossard enters the game and replaces N. Maupay.
SUBSTITUTION: Maupay OFF Trossard ON
56'
Brighton are preparing a triple substitution as they look to freshen up things and regain their energy from the first half.
54'
Brighton are allowing the hosts to dictate the tempo of the match and are now defending very deep.
52'
Justin powers forward with the ball and plays a neat pass into Gray but the winger can't sort his feet out and Brighton clear the danger.
50'
Iheanacho fouls Duffy as he looked to beat the defender and get a shot in on goal. Leicester are dominating the early stages of the second half.
48'
Maupay snatches at a shot on the edge of the box but it's wide of the target.
46'
We're underway for the second half.
45' +6
HALF TIME: Leicester City 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
45' +4
Justin struggles to clear comfortably from a Brighton attack and concedes a corner.
45'
Lamptey fouls Vardy in a dangerous position as the fourth official announce there will be six added minutes at the end of the first half.
44'
Gray tracks back well and denies Lamptey with the ball going behind for a corner.
42'
Maddison delivers a free kick into the box for Soyuncu but his header is collected well by Ryan.
40'
Ryan makes a mess of his throw out to Burn and Vardy almosts pounces on the opportunity but the goalkeeper recovers well.
39'
Leicester struggling to create chances in this game. It may have something to do with Rodgers opting for Mendy and Ndidi as a midfield partnership, the first time he's picked both to start together having usually gone for one or the other. The home side are lacking that creative spark.
36'
D. Stephens gets yellow.
Yellow Card - Stephens is a lucky man after he went in high and late on Mendy without looking at the ball. On another day that could've been a red card.
Brighton working really hard to close down Leicester when they lose possession. Graham Potter's side are very impressive in their work rate and energy.
34'
W. Ndidi gets yellow.
Yellow card - Ndidi is booked for a late challenge on Mooy in the midfield.
33'
Vardy and Iheanacho are struggling to find any space with Stephens sitting deep in front of the Brighton back line and there being so little space in behind the defence.
30'
Lamptey does well to meet the ball first before Maddison was able to dribble through the Brighton defence. 0-0 still with just 15 minutes to go in the first half.
26'
Lamptey is back on the pitch as Brighton concede a corner.
25'
Stephens has moved to right back as Lamptey continues to be assessed on the pitch side by medical staff.
24'
S. Duffy enters the game and replaces A. Webster.
SUBSTITUTION: Webster OFF Duffy ON - Webster is unable to continue as Graham Potter sends on Duffy to replace the former Bristol City defender.
22'
Lee Mason decides now would be the best opportunity for players to take their mid-half drinks break. Webster and Lamptey look unable to continue with Montoya and Duffy being readied.
20'
A long break in play as Webster and now Lamptey are receiving treatment.
17'
Webster is down receiving treatment.
16'
Maupay wins a free kick 25 yards from goal. Mooy whips the ball in but it's cleared well by Evans.
14'
Penalty saved by K. Schmeichel!
A brilliant save from Schmeichel to keep his side level at 0-0. A strong hand down to his right and the Dane gathers the ball well.
A poor penalty from Maupay towards the bottom left corner. Maupay telegraphed which way he was going to place his shot and there was no real power behind it at all.
13'
Yellow Card - Justin is shown a yellow card for his foul on Connolly that led to the penalty being given.
12'
J. Justin gets yellow.
Both teams enjoying periods of possession but neither side have managed to create a clear opportunity so far.
8'
Justin is finding a lot of space down the right as Mac Allister is struggling to track the defender.
5'
Bissouma does well to intercept the ball after Maddison was found in a dangerous position on the edge of the Brighton penalty box. A good response from the hosts after some early pressure from the Seagulls.
3'
Mac Allister hits the ball into the wall before whipping a dangerous cross towards the back post which is cleared by Chilwell for a Brighton corner.
2'
Connolly wins a free-kick 30 yards out from Schmeichel's goal.
1'
We're underway at the King Power Stadium.
Welcome to the live text commentary for Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion. Kick off is 30 minutes away at the King Power Stadium.
Third place Leicester will be looking to extend the gap to fourth place to six points with a win tonight, whilst visitors' Brighton could move eight points clear of the relegation zone and make it two wins in two after returning to action with a dramatic late win against Arsenal at the weekend.
LCFC XI: Kasper Schmeichel; James Justin, Jonny Evans, Caglar Soyuncu, Ben Chilwell; Nampalys Mendy, Wilfried Ndidi, James Maddison, Demarai Gray; Kelechi Iheanacho, Jamie Vardy.
SUBS: Danny Ward, Wes Morgan, Youri Tielemans, Marc Albrighton, Harvey Barnes, Ayoze Perez, Hamza Choudhury, Dennis Praet, Christian Fuchs.
SUBS: David Button, Ezequiel Schelotto, Martin Montoya, Shane Duffy, Davy Propper, Pascal Gross, Leandro Trossard, Solly March, Glenn Murray.
The teams are ready to take to the pitch. Kick off only moments away.
BHAFC XI: Mathew Ryan; Tariq Lamptey, Lewis Dunk, Adam Wesbter, Dan Burn; Dale Stephens, Aaron Mooy, Alexis Mac Allister, Yves Bissouma; Neal Maupay, Aaron Connolly.
Leicester are calling out for a creative spark in midfield to help bring Vardy, Iheanacho and Gray into the game. Brighton are defending well and look confident on the counter attack but will need Maupay and Connolly to be more clinical in front of goal if they're to take all three points this evening.
That's all for tonight, goodbye!
Brighton move six points clear of the relegation zone with seven games to go as the Seagulls take another step closer to Premier League safety. Meanwhile, Leicester move four points clear of Chelsea in fourth as they continue their fight for Champions League football. Next up for the Foxes is a massive game against Champions League rivals Chelsea, whilst Brighton host Manchester United at the Amex Stadium.
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