Leicester have stumbled lately and now are only holding onto sixth spot from a resurgent Brighton by the slimmest of margins - a superior goal difference. This looks  the perfect opportunity, though, for Nigel Pearson's side to pick up three points at home to a team whose focus will doubtless be elsewhere.

Striker Chris Wood was on loan at the Den from West Brom until the end of last year before moving to The King Power Stadium where he has scored seven in twelve games.  Despite their recent loss of form, the Foxes have won 12 at home, scoring 40 times in the process.

The win over local rivals Charlton means they are nearly at the point where survival is guaranteed for another season but, not surprisingly, the main thing on the mind  of players and supporters currently is the trip to Wembley on 13 April to face Wigan. That victory at the Valley was only their second in the league since New Years  Day and Kenny Jackett's side have looked a far less threatening side than pre-Christmas when Wood's goals had fired them into the top six.

Another loanee Rob Hulse came in as a replacement and though he can't be faulted for effort lacks the same threat in front of goal.

Skipper Danny Shittu has become a cult figure with the Lions fans after a series of superb performances at the heart of their defence but is vulnerable to the ball  over the top.