The EFL Championship delivered another day of captivating football, but none more dramatic than the fixture at King Power Stadium, where Sheffield United inflicted a stunning defeat on Leicester City. The Blades raced to a two-goal lead within the opening minutes, leaving the Foxes reeling and their home crowd in disbelief.

Leicester City vs. Sheffield United: A Nightmare Start for the Foxes

Anticipation was high for the clash between Leicester City and Sheffield United, but it quickly turned into a nightmare for the home side. Just moments into the game, former Leicester man Tom Cannon opened the scoring for Sheffield United, sending a wave of groans through the King Power Stadium. As if that wasn’t enough, Jairo Riedewald doubled the lead almost immediately, his shot deflecting past a helpless Leicester defense. It was a brutal start, with two goals conceded in barely four minutes, mirroring the Foxes’ recent defensive struggles.

BBC Radio Leicester commentator, Owynn Palmer-Atkin, noted the lack of response from Leicester: “Leicester City still haven’t got going in this game. You would have thought the two goals in four minutes would have sparked them into life but that hasn’t been the case.” The home fans’ frustration was palpable, with chants of ‘You’re not fit to wear the shirt’ echoing around the stadium.

Former Leicester striker Matty Fryatt offered a candid assessment: “It’s the worst possible start. The only thing I can say is from this position there’s no pressure because you now expect Sheffield United to go and win the game. What a start for them, they’re a team in form and full of confidence.”

Championship Highlights: Goals Galore Elsewhere

While all eyes were on the Leicester collapse, other Championship fixtures were providing their own share of drama and impressive performances:

Stoke City’s Sorba Thomas Shines Against Hull

• Stoke City 1-0 Hull City: Stoke’s dynamic winger Sorba Thomas continued his excellent form, netting his seventh goal of the season. His thunderous volley from the edge of the box, following a half-cleared corner, was a moment of pure quality.
• Former Stoke City player Mike Sheron praised the strike: “What a finish, what a connection, and what a volley! That’s what confidence and belief does for you.”
• Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur was kept busy, making several crucial saves, including an acrobatic tip-over from another Sorba Thomas effort.

Anis Mehmeti Haunts Portsmouth for Bristol City

• Portsmouth 0-1 Bristol City: Bristol City looked dangerous from the outset, with Anis Mehmeti proving to be a thorn in Portsmouth’s side once again. Mehmeti, who has a knack for scoring against Pompey, headed home a perfect cross from Neto Borges to put Bristol City ahead.
• The goal marked Mehmeti’s fourth against Portsmouth, highlighting his consistent threat against them.
• Early on, Bristol City had a penalty shout denied after Scott Twine went down in the box, but the referee waved play on.

Other Key Championship Encounters:

The 3 PM GMT kick-offs featured a packed schedule across the league:

• Coventry vs. Charlton
• Middlesbrough vs. Derby
• Millwall vs. Southampton

In Friday night’s action, Oxford United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town, moving them out of the bottom three and adding further intrigue to the Championship’s lower echelons.