Leicester City v Brighton on TV: how to watch for FREE, what channel is the game on - and kick off time

Graham Potter, manager of Brighton and Hove Albion, looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor on February 6, 2021.Graham Potter, manager of Brighton and Hove Albion, looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor on February 6, 2021.
Graham Potter, manager of Brighton and Hove Albion, looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion at Turf Moor on February 6, 2021.

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Brighton & Hove Albion are set to face Leicester City in the FA Cup.

Brighton return to action in the FA Cup against Leicester City on Wednesday – with the game set to be shown on TV.

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Graham Potter’s side dispatched of Newport County and Blackpool en route to the fifth round, whilst Brendan Rodgers’ men defeated Stoke City and Brentford to set up the clash against Brighton.

But how can you watch the clash between Brighton and Leicester City? Here, we take you through everything you need to know…

When is Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion?

The match will take place at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday, February 10.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30pm.

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What are the odds for Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion?

At the time of writing, bookmakers Paddy Power have Brighton priced at 16/5 to win the clash.

A draw is 5/2 with the same outlet, whilst a Leicester City win is 17/20.

Paddy Power are offering a odds of 12/5 on the Foxes star striker Jamie Vardy to score first.

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Brighton’s Neal Maupay to score first is priced at 11/2 currently, with Danny Welbeck priced at 13/2.

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What channel is Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion on?

The FA Cup clash between Leicester City and Brighton will be broadcast on BT Sport 2.

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Can I stream Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion for free?

EE customers can get a free three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.

At the end of the three months, you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.

Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

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Who is the referee for Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion?

Mike Dean will referee Brighton’s FA Cup clash with Leicester City.

Darren Cann and Timothy Wood will assist Dean, with Simon Hooper named as the fourth official.

Graham Scott will be the VAR for the game and will be assisted by Edward Smart.

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View the full list of referee appointments for the FA Cup fifth round by clicking here.

Is there any team news ahead of Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion?

Jamie Vardy was given 30-minutes against Wolves at the weekend, but with Liverpool up next on February 13, but Rodgers says the striker will play some part on Wednesday having recently staged his comeback after a groin operation.

Wilfred Ndidi could back in the fold, but Timothy Castagne, Dennis Praet and Wesley Fofana all remain out.

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Davy Propper and Alireza Jahanbakhsh could also return but Solly March, Tariq Lamptey and Jason Steele remain out.

Steele's absence should see Christian Walton given the nod in goal, while Adam Lallana, Danny Welbeck and Steven Alzate could earn starts too.

With Webster missing out, Dan Burn may move into a back three, which could signal a debut for 19-year-old Polish defender Michal Karbownik.