GOAL! It's yet another for Leicester! Diabate impresses once again as he easily skips past Tafazolli and towards the byline, where he cuts a deflected pass back to Ndidi and sets up the substitute to beat Bond with a thumping strike.
90' +1
The home side push forward on a late attack and do well to win themselves a free-kick midway inside the Leicester half of the pitch. It's thumped into the box and picks out Tafazolli, who rises high but can only nod the ball down into the hands of Hamer.
90'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of added time.
89'
A. Borg enters the game and replaces M. Maddison.
Peterborough have made a late change, with Maddison making way for Andrea Borg.
Morias scores, but it won't count! The substitute makes what looks to be a good run into the penalty area before smashing a wonderful strike past Hamer and into the roof of the net. He was slightly offside, however, and the Peterborough fans' celebrations are quickly brought to an end.
87'
F. Diabaté has scored a goal for Leicester City!
GOAL! It's another for debutant Diabate! The Peterborough back line crumbles as Gray charges towards the penalty area and gets a shot away. His effort is saved by Bond but the goalkeeper can only tip the ball over to Diabate, who is then able to blast it into the roof of the net to make it 4-1.
86'
More good attacking play from the visitors almost results in a chance on goal, but this time Taylor is able to throw his body in the way of Albrighton's low cross and knock it behind for a corner.
84'
What a chance for Chilwell to make it 4-1! Excellent play by Silva sets up Diabate to break into the right-hand side of the hosts' box before cutting a great pass back to Chilwell. The wide man is all alone and only has Bond to beat, but his first-time shot is sent straight at the goalkeeper.
82'
Marriott showcases good skill once again as he sprints into the left-hand side of the Leicester penalty area and unleashes another low shot from a tight angle, but once again Hamer is equal to the effort, despite a slight fumble from the goalkeeper at the near post.
81'
An attempted Peterborough attacking move fails to come to anything and allows Leicester to quickly counter-attack over on the right wing, but Diabate is immediately flagged offside after his run past Hughes is slightly mistimed.
80'
I. Kanu enters the game and replaces D. Lloyd-McGoldrick.
B. Chilwell enters the game and replaces K. Ịheanachọ.
Meanwhile, the home side have brought on Idris Kanu to take the place of Lloyd.
Iheanacho receives a rousing round of applause from the travelling fans as he's replaced by Ben Chilwell.
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78'
Albrighton is starting to find a lot of space for himself over on the left wing due to Shephard's tendency to push deep down the flank. Once again he's able to beat his marker before unleashing a thumping strike, but Bond is equal to it and denies Leicester their fourth goal of the game.
76'
Marriott has been battling hard this afternoon, but he hasn't been able to carve out too many clear-cut chances on goal. He's able to do so this time, however, as he darts into the right-hand side of the Leicester box and shoots. The angle is slightly too tight, though, and his low strike is easily saved by Hamer.
75'
Almost a long-range screamer from Albrighton! The winger is easily able to skip past Morias on his way in from the left flank before unleashing an absolute rocket of a strike, and it's one that gives Bond a real scare as it flies just an inch or two over the top of the crossbar.
73'
Peterborough are starting to commit plenty of bodies forward, and it's resulting in space opening up for the Leicester front men. This time it's Gray who sprints forward once again before testing Bond, but the goalkeeper quickly gets down to deal with his low strike.
72'
Iheanacho hasn't been able to get into the game as much as he did before the break, but he certainly looks hungry to wrap up his hat-trick. He muscles his way across the edge of the box but is unable to shoot, forcing him into playing the ball to Albrighton instead. The subsitute then shoots, but his first-time effort is woefully hit and sails high over the crossbar.
71'
Vital touch by Silva! Leicester aren't able to make the resulting set-piece count and Peterborough quickly counter-attack after poor play from Silva. Marriott charges towards the penalty area before working the ball over to Maddison, who tries to cut it back Grant in front of goal but loses out to a great interception from Silva, who perfectly makes up for his earlier error.
70'
And now Gray goes close! The winger sprints towards the home side's box on a lovely run before managing to shoot, but his side-footed effort takes a slight deflection that sends it bouncing marginally wide of the far post.
68'
Excellent save by Bond! Gray showcases good skill just outside of the Peterborough penalty area before poking a pass over to Diabate. The new signing tricks Shephard with a clever stepover and manages to get a shot away, but his thumping low effort is brilliantly palmed away from danger by Bond.
66'
Marriott breaks through the Leicester back line once again as he tries to latch onto a thumped lofted pass, but once again Hamer is able to read the flight of the ball well and rushes out to collect it before the Peterborough striker can get it under control.
65'
M. Albrighton enters the game and replaces Iborra.
And the second is Marc Albrighton, with Iborra making way.
64'
W. Ndidi enters the game and replaces H. Barnes.
With just under 30 minutes left to play, Leicester have made a double substitution. The first player to come on is Wilfred Ndidi, who replaces Barnes.
63'
Iheanacho goes close! Fuchs is almost able to set up another goal for the Nigerian international after swinging a lovely cross into the heart of the hosts' box, but Iheanacho's glancing header fails to hit the target and bounces just wide of the far post.
62'
Almost a chance for Marriott! Leicester earn themselves a corner after good play by Gray, but they're unable to make it count and Peterborough quickly counter-attack. A slip from Simpson almost results in an opportunity for Marriott to test Hamer, but the goalkeeper is able to dart out and blast the ball away from danger.
61'
J. Morias enters the game and replaces Leonardo Lopes.
Peterborough have made an understandably attacking change, with Junior Morias coming on to replace Da Silva Lopes.
60'
Peterborough quickly win the ball back from the restart and win themselves another corner. This time Maddison tries to catch out Hamer with a curling cross over to the far post, and it gives the goalkeeper a slight scare as it sails just a few yards wide of the goal.
58'
A. Hughes has scored a goal for Peterborough United! Assist by S. Taylor.
Taylor did well to beat Benalouane to the ball, but Leicester were arguably made to pay for slightly negative play. They haven't shown as much belief as they did in the first half, and it's allowed a determined Peterborough side to get back in the game.
GOAL! Peterborough have pulled one back! Maddison does well out wide once again before winning his side a corner over on the right flank. It's curled into the middle of the box and finds Steven Taylor, who nods the ball down to Hughes and sets up the full-back to fire a first-time strike through the legs of Hamer and into the back of the net.
56'
Leicester haven't shown too much attacking intent since the break, as they seem content to sit back and soak up the pressure being put on them. Peterborough are doing well to make the Foxes' back line work hard, and the crowd are certainly appreciating their efforts.
54'
Almost a chance on goal for Marriott! Da Silva Lopes pokes a clever pass into the right-hand side of the visitors' penalty area and manages to pick out Maddison. The latter quickly tries to set up Marriott with a low cross, but it's sent too near to Hamer and is easily collected by the goalkeeper.
52'
Peterborough keep enjoying a good start to the second half as they patiently knock the ball around inside the Leicester half of the pitch. Tafazolli strides forward and then tries to pick out Lloyd, but his long-range pass is slightly mishit and fails to pick out his team-mate just outside of the box.
50'
Space opens up for Maddison over on the right flank and allows the number 11 to break into the visitors' penalty area on a decent run. He can't find a way past Maguire, however, as the centre-back is easily able to hold him and guide the ball behind.
48'
Peterborough enjoy a decent start to the second half as they immediately go on the front foot. Maddison does well on the edge of the Leicester box before Grant tries to pick out the winger with a pass into the penalty area, but Maddison ends up straying into an offside position and has to allow the ball to roll out for a goal-kick.
46'
We're underway once again!
45' +2
Gray wriggles his way through a sea of blue shirts as he comfortably manages to burst his way towards the hosts' penalty area. He then penetrates the penalty area before getting a shot away, but he's slightly off balance and sends it over the top of the crossbar.
45'
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of added time.
43'
Barnes carves out some space for himself just outside of the Peterborough box and quickly unleashes a low strike that's deflected behind for a corner. Gray's cross in from the set-piece is a poor one, though, as it sails high over the head of Yohan Benalouane and out for a throw-in on the opposite flank.
41'
Da Silva Lopes, who had been quiet up until now, does well out wide once again and is able to bring Shephard into play. The full-back quickly fires a low cross into the Leicester penalty area, but it's slightly underhit and fails to find a team-mate in front of goal.
39'
It initially looked as if Lloyd might have to make way after smashing his shoulder into the woodwork, but he's eventually able to get back to his feet and rejoin the action once again. Peterborough continue enjoying a decent spell of possession as they try to carve out another opportunity on goal, but Maddison loses his footing while taking on Fuchs and Leicester are easily able to hold on.
37'
Ouch! Sloppy defending by Leicester allows Peterborough to push forward once again with another good attacking move over on the right wing. This time it's Leonardo Da Silva Lopes who sprints down the flank before swinging a cross into the box, where Lloyd manages to make slight contact with the ball before crashing into the post. He looks to be in quite a lot of discomfort.
36'
First chance for Marriott! The striker, who has struggled to get into the game so far, stoops down low and manages to latch onto a curling cross from Maddison. He's slightly offside, however, and the linesman's flag is quickly raised as his headed effort bounces comfortably wide of the goal.
35'
Gray breaks into the left-hand side of the hosts' penalty area on another good run before winning his side a corner. It's sent in deep and manages to find Maguire, who tries to nod the ball down towards a team-mate but loses out to Hughes on the edge of the six-yard box.
33'
Peterborough are unable to clear the danger from their own half of the pitch, and the visitors break forward on another determined attacking move. This time it's Diabate who manages to get a shot away from the edge of the box, and it ends up bouncing just a yard or two wide of the far post.
31'
Another chance for Iheanacho! The striker picks up the ball in a pocket of space just outside of the Peterborough penalty area and quickly shoots, and his thumping effort gives Bond a bit of a scare as it flies just over the crossbar.
29'
K. Ịheanachọ has scored a goal for Leicester City! Assist by C. Fuchs.
That was the first time Fuchs had managed to bomb down the left wing, and he certainly made it count. Shephard was taken out of the game by Gray and Maddison struggled to keep up with the flying Austrian.
GOAL! Iheanacho makes it 3-0! Fuchs skips down the left flank on a wonderful run before curling an even better cross into the middle of the box, where Iheanacho easily gets the better of both centre-backs before firing an excellent volley straight past Bond.
28'
Space opens up for Lloyd for the first time, allowing the left winger to take on Danny Simpson and win a corner for the hosts after his low strike is deflected into the side-netting. The cross in from the left flank manages to reach Andrew Hughes, but Christian Fuchs is there to block the defender's effort and nod the ball over to the opposite wing.
26'
Gray uses his electric pace to good effect once again as he sprints into the home side's box and wins Leicester a corner. The set-piece is swung into the heart of the penalty area and towards Harry Maguire, who rises high but can't get the better of Tafazolli.
24'
Iborra is caught sleeping on the ball just inside the Leicester half of the pitch, allowing Danny Lloyd to pick his pocket. He quickly sets up Marriott to his right, but Iborra immediately gets back and atones for his error with a solid tackle.
22'
Slightly sloppy play by Peterborough in the middle of the pitch results in another opportunity on goal for Diabate, but the new signing's low effort is deflected away before it can trouble Bond. The ball then rolls out to Harvey, who tries to get a shot away from the edge of the box but has the ball poked away from him just as he's about to pull the trigger.
20'
Gray dances his way into the left-hand side of the Peterborough penalty area and looks set to get a shot away, but he can't quite carve out a pocket of space for himself and Shephard is just about able to poke the ball away from the winger before he's able to test Bond.
18'
Iheanacho causes more problems for the Peterborough defence as he skips into the right-hand side of the hosts' box and towards the byline. He then manages to unleash a cross-cum-shot, and it's one that forces Shephard into action as the home side desperately try to clear the danger.
16'
The home side win themselves another free-kick in a decent area of the pitch, and this one is chipped into the Leicester box and onto the head of Ryan Tafazolli. The centre-back tries to nod the ball down into the path of an onrushing team-mate, but he can't quite manage to do so and Hamer is able to comfortably collect it.
14'
Iborra gets yellow.
Peterborough are able to enjoy a decent amount of possession as they try to find a way back into the game, and they do well to earn themselves a free-kick in a promising position after Grant is caught from behind by Iborra. It's Marcus Maddison who steps up and shoots, and his looping effort only misses the top of the crossbar by a couple of yards.
12'
K. Ịheanachọ has scored a goal for Leicester City!
GOAL! It's another for Leicester! A truly terrible pass from Chris Forrester is sent straight to Iheanacho, who quickly spins on the edge of the hosts' box before side-footing a lovely shot past Bond and into the bottom corner of the net. It's all gone wrong for Peterborough!
11'
Great chance for Barnes to make it 2-0! Space opens up over on the left-hand side of the Peterborough penalty area and allows Barnes to break in and try and shoot, but he can't quite pull the trigger quickly enough and is eventually dispossessed by Liam Shephard.
9'
F. Diabaté has scored a goal for Leicester City! Assist by Adrien Silva.
Silva did well to pick out Diabate with a clever little pass, but Peterborough were made to pay for their negative start to the game. They've camped themselves on the edge of their own penalty area and have really struggled to find a way forward, allowing Leicester to dominate possession.
GOAL! It's a perfect start for Leicester! The away side keep pushing forward as they continue causing problems for the Peterborough back line, and it doesn't take them long to find a way in front. The ball is moved around patiently before Adrien Silva pokes it into the penalty area and towards Diabate, who easily skips through a sea of blue before toe-poking a strike into the bottom left-hand corner of the net. What a debut!
8'
Early scare for Ben Hamer! Christian Fuchs picks up the ball over on the left flank and decides to play it all the way back to the Leicester goalkeeper. It should be easily cleared by the number 12, but he holds onto possession for slightly too long and is closed down by Jack Marriott, who deflects the ball behind for a goal-kick.
7'
Peterborough are sitting incredibly deep inside their own half of the pitch, and it's allowing Leicester to continue piling plenty of bodies forward. Vicente Iborra muscles his way towards the box before going down under a tackle, but the ball rolls over to Iheanacho. The striker then quickly shoots, but Jonathan Bond is easily able to get down low and save the bouncing effort.
6'
Leicester come back once again as the home side struggle to spend much time on the ball. Iheanacho and Fousseni Diabate link up nicely just outside of the Peterborough penalty area before the latter gets a shot away, but his 20-yard effort sails safely over the top of the crossbar.
4'
Grant is able to get back to his feet and the game gets underway once again. Leicester quickly push forward over on the right flank through Kelechi Iheanacho, who tries to skip past Grant but is dispossessed by a good sliding tackle from the midfielder.
3'
There are some early worries for Peterborough, as Anthony Grant has gone down injured after being caught by an accidental follow-through from Barnes as the two battled for the ball. He looks to be in quite a bit of discomfort, but he should be able to continue in a few moments' time.
1'
We're off! Leicester get us underway, attacking from right to left.
Early chance for Leicester! The visitors immediately go on the front and quickly cause problems for the Peterborough back line. Demarai Gray gets himself into a good position out wide before swinging a cross into the middle of the box, where Harvey Barnes sticks out a foot and pokes a tame shot a yard or so wide of the near post.
Good afternoon and welcome to our live text commentary of today’s FA Cup fourth round tie between Peterborough United and Leicester City at the ABAX Stadium.
With the ABAX Stadium full to the brim, today’s clash is a blast from the past for both sets of fans. The last time this many people watched a Peterborough home game was in March 2009, when the Posh beat Leicester 2-0 on their way to promotion from League One. Their opponents this afternoon went on to win the division, and it’s fair to say that since then their respective paths have diverged somewhat.
Despite that, the League One side no doubt head into their second fourth round tie in the last three years quietly confident about their chances of reaching the last-16 for the first time since 1986. Tuesday’s dramatic defeat away to Lincoln City in the EFL Trophy brought an end to a five-game unbeaten run across all competitions - one that included a very impressive victory against Aston Villa in the last round.
Leicester are in good form as well, however, and it’s certainly set to be a tough afternoon for their third-tier opponents. The Foxes are unbeaten since suffering a disappointing five-game winless run in the latter half of last month, although they were taken to a replay by Fleetwood Town in the third round and could face similar problems today if they aren’t at their very best.
Leicester have been particularly impressive at the back in recent weeks, resulting in them going five games without conceding a single goal. Another clean sheet today would equal the club record of six in a row set in March 1920, while a victory would be the seventh time in eight fourth round FA Cup ties that they’ve successfully managed to see off lower-league opposition.
There’s just under 15 minutes left to go until kick-off, so let’s have a look at how the two teams will be lining up this this afternoon…
Leicester City substitutes: Jakupovic, Chilwell, Huth, Ndidi, Albrighton, Mahrez, Vardy.
Leicester City XI (4-2-3-1): Hamer; Simpson, Maguire, Benalouane, Fuchs; Silva, Iborra; Diabate, Gray, Barnes; Iheanacho.
Peterborough United substitutes: O’Malley, Penny, Baldwin, Borg, Doughty, Kanu, Morias.
Meanwhile, Leicester boss Claude Puel has made 10 alterations to the team that featured in their last outing, with the most notable inclusion being new signing Fousseni Diabate. There are also places in the side for Ben Hamer and young Harvey Barnes, while Kelechi Iheanacho is set to lead the line in place of Jamie Vardy, who starts on the substitutes’ bench.
The two sides are making their way out onto the pitch, with just a few minutes to go until kick-off.
Grant McCann has decided to make three changes to the Peterborough side that started the defeat against Lincoln, with Steven Taylor, Leonardo Da Silva Lopes and Jack Marriott coming into the starting line-up to replace Jack Baldwin, Joe Ward and Junior Morias.
Peterborough United XI (4-4-2): Bond; Shephard, Tafazolli, Taylor, Hughes; Da Silva Lopes, Grant, Forrester, Maddison; Marriott, Lloyd.
HALF-TIME: PETERBOROUGH UNITED 0-3 LEICESTER CITY
The tie is arguably as good as over at the halfway stage thanks to a blisteringly quick start from Leicester, who have just been too good for their League One opponents. Peterborough sat deep in an attempt to keep their visitors at bay but ended up inviting too much pressure, allowing debutant Diabate to open the scoring before Iheanacho quickly grabbed himself a brace. It's tough to see any way back for the home side, who ended the first half looking relatively decent but are too far behind an impressive Leicester side.
The two teams are making their way back out on to the pitch ahead of the start of the second half. Neither side have made any substitutions during the half-time break.
FULL-TIME: PETERBOROUGH UNITED 1-5 LEICESTER CITY
Peterborough showed more belief in the second half, but in truth the damage had been done before then and they were always going to struggle to get back into the game. Leicester allowed the home side to find the back of the net once before picking them off late on, with Diabate and Ndidi managing to wrap up an easy victory for the Premier League side on the break.
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