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Leicester v West Brom: What time does it start, and what channel is it on?

Leicester City's Robert Huth in action with West Brom's Saido Berahino (Reuters)
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The improving champions face a Baggies side looking to reverse their recent slide.

Leicester’s title defence may have started slowly, but there are gradual signs that the Foxes are getting going.

A comfortable 3-1 win against Crystal Palace in their last home match was followed up by an impressive point at Tottenham last weekend; Claudio Ranieri’s side may still be in the bottom half, but their fans can breathe a bit more easily.

Leicester City's Robert Huth in action with West Brom's Saido BerahinoLeicester City’s Robert Huth in action with West Brom’s Saido Berahino

West Brom, on the other hand, have dropped to 16th after a run of five league matches without a win. A positive performance at the home of the champions is required after last weekend’s abject 4-0 defeat at home to Manchester City.

The Key Battle – Jamie Vardy vs Jonny Evans

Vardy has been in and out of the Foxes starting XI in recent weeks as he searches to rediscover last season’s form, and could do with a goal to boost his confidence ahead of the international break.

On form, Evans is Albion’s best defender and the Northern Ireland international will need to use all his experience to keep Vardy quiet.

West Brom's Jonny Evans looks dejectedWest Brom’s Jonny Evans

Last Meeting:

The spoils were shared on the most recent meeting of these two sides, with Craig Gardner’s equaliser securing a 2-2 draw for the Baggies.

Overall, West Brom have won 50 of these meetings to Leicester’s 34.

West Brom's Saido Berahino in action with Leicester City's Andy KingWest Brom’s Saido Berahino in action with Leicester City’s Andy King

Recent form – most recent last:

Leicester – WLDLWD

West Brom – WDDDLL

Who’s the ref?

Craig Pawson will be in charge of Sunday’s encounter.

In his ten games across all competitions this season, Pawson has shown 39 yellow cards and one red.

Manchester United's Eric Bailly is shown a yellow card by referee Craig PawsonManchester United’s Eric Bailly is shown a yellow card by referee Craig Pawson

What time is kick off?

The game begins at 4.30pm.

Where can I watch it?

This is the second half of the Super Sunday double header on Sky Sports 1. The build-up begins at 4.15pm after the conclusion of Liverpool’s clash with Watford.

Odds

Leicester – 3/4

Draw – 5/2

West Brom – 19/5