In the middle of a relegation dogfight, Leicester City welcome midtable dwellers Preston North End to the King Power Stadium for a Championship fixture on Friday.

The Foxes shared the spoils with Watford prior to the March international break, whilst the Lilywhites defeated Stoke City at Deepdale to provide some much-needed Lancashire cheer.

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After failing to keep a clean sheet from September to the beginning of March in the Championship, Leicester have shut out two teams in their past three matches to boost their chances of avoiding relegation to League One.

The latest of those positive defensive displays arrived at the Vicarage Road base of Watford on March 21, when - despite enjoying more possession and creating a greater number of chances - the Foxes were forced to settle for a point.

Winning just one of their past 13 second-tier battles and recently hit with a six-point deduction from the EFL, it is no surprise to find Gary Rowett's side sitting in the relegation zone, a single point behind 21st-placed Portsmouth.

The 2015-16 Premier League champions will need to address their concerning King Power form if they wish to dodge clashes against Burton Albion and company next term, with the Foxes losing five...