With the clubs meeting in the league this weekend, we’re looking back at their farcical match at Filbert Street in 1983By Steven Pye for That 1980s Sports BlogLeicester and Southampton had very different expectations when they met at Filbert Street on 15 October 1983. Leicester were rooted to the bottom of the table, without a win in their first eight matches. In contrast, Southampton were second in the table and knew a victory could take them top.It didn’t quite turn out like that. In fact, both teams would leave empty handed after the match was abandoned with just 22 minutes played. Heavy rainfall left the playing surface resembling a paddy field in places, as players and officials struggled to cope with the conditions. Related: When FA Cup third-round ties could be settled with three replays in a week Related: When Mark Hughes played for Wales and Bayern Munich on the same day Continue readingreadfullarticle
