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Club football is back, and the attention turns to the Carabao Cup. These are the confirmed lineup for Leicester vs Northampton Town in this all-Midlands affair. Both teams faced relegation last season and are looking to bounce back. A quick start in the cup could be the perfect way to build momentum towards this pivotal season. With league matches on the horizon, both sides will be desperate to learn more about their squads and continue preparations. They met just a few weeks back in a friendly, which was won by Leicester; will it be the same outcome this time out? Leicester vs Northampton Town: Team News and Confirmed Lineups for August 8 Leicester Team News Throughout pre-season, the squad selected by Russell Martin has been incredibly mixed. There has been a blend between young players and experience, with many of the academy graduates standing out. Pre-season eventually came to an end with defeats to Coventry City and Genoa. Two different teams were fielded, with Martin still looking to find a way to fit all the players into the squad. Read More: Leicester Aim to Continue ‘Active’ Transfer Window With Two Targets Emerging The only major issue to have come from these games was the injury to Ben Nelson. The young defender was linked to moves away, but even if they didn’t come to fruition, he could have played a big role in these opening games. Martin reflected on the situation after the Genoa game. He said: “It’s a real shame, he’s an amazing player and I have loved working with him.” It has since been confirmed that he has ruptured his ACL, leaving him on the sidelines for much of the season. Northampton Team News Meanwhile, Northampton have faced a few more struggles during their preparations. They have played a range of opposition, picking up two wins against non-league sides Solihull Moors and Southend. However, the Cobblers did suffer defeat to Leicester and Birmingham City, though these sides have much bigger budgets and ambitions. The Leicester game in particular was fairly one-sided in the first half, with Stephy Mavididi almost immediately opening the scoring, before Will Alves netted a brace. Ahead of the game, Northampton Boss Chris Hogg did discuss the bug, which is going around the camp. He said: “There is no real change from last weekend. The players carrying injuries are not quite there yet, and we’ve had a bit of illness in the camp.” Perhaps this will influence his squad selection, with some players still recovering. Leicester Confirmed Lineup Stay tuned as this will be discussed when the starting eleven and bench are confirmed Northampton Confirmed Lineup Be sure to check back as this will be updated when the starters and substitutes are announced. Featured Image Credit IMAGO / Every Second Media King