Leicester City manager Russell Martin is under scrutiny following a challenging start to the League One season, which has seen the club record a draw and a defeat in their opening two matches. This comes amid a broader period of difficulty for the Foxes, who have secured just one victory in their last 11 league matches.
Martin, who was appointed in June on a three-year contract, faces the task of reversing Leicester's downward trend, which has seen them relegated to the third tier for the first time since 2009. His own recent managerial record includes only two league wins since May 2024, across his tenures at Southampton and Rangers.
The club's struggles on the pitch are set against a backdrop of off-field uncertainty, with Thai owners King Power looking to sell the club after 16 years. Concerns about Leicester's ownership have been growing since 2022, and the club's accounts revealed nearly £100m losses in both 2021-22 and 2022-23, leading to a six-point deduction for breaches in profit and sustainability regulations in 2025-26.
Leicester's playing style under Martin, which emphasises possession-oriented football, has drawn mixed reactions from fans. The team had 73% possession in their 2-1 defeat to Burton Albion. The Foxes will travel to face MK Dons on Saturday, where Martin began his managerial career.