County Championship One Cricket, on Friday,
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As Essex Eagles prepare to host Leicestershire County Cricket Club on May 15, 2026, both teams come into this County Championship One fixture with distinct recent form trends. Essex has shown a degree of resilience, securing victory in 2 of their last 4 matches, indicating a promising momentum. Their home advantage further enhances their prospects, with odds favoring them at 1.43.
Conversely, Leicestershire has struggled for consistency, managing just 1 win in their last 4 outings. This uneven performance may be indicative of challenges in both their batting and bowling units, which will need to improve significantly if they hope to contend with a determined Essex side.
Tactically, Essex’s stronger track record at home suggests they may capitalize on that familiarity and their lineup’s blend of experience and youth. Meanwhile, Leicestershire will look to bolster their performances through a more cohesive team approach and sharper execution in key moments.
Ultimately, while Essex is the favored side, cricket can be unpredictable, meaning Leicestershire will be keen to upset expectations. This contest promises to be competitive, and both teams will be eager to secure valuable points in the Championship.
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| Essex 65.5% |
Leicestershire 34.5% |
Outrights of County Championship One Cricket Essex: 7.78% Leicestershire: 0.57%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.43 | 2.72 |
Latest Results
| 24.04.26 Surrey County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – Match drawn. 17.04.26 Warwickshire Birmingham Bears – Essex Eagles – 190:205 10.04.26 Essex Eagles – Somerset County Cricket Club – 149:348 03.04.26 Hampshire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 156:461 24.09.25 Essex Eagles – Somerset County Cricket Club – 438:433 |
01.05.26 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club – 562:567 24.04.26 Glamorgan County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Match drawn. 10.04.26 Surrey County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 520:691 03.04.26 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Sussex County Cricket Club – 245:361 24.09.25 Northamptonshire County Cricket Club – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 189:429 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 17.08.25 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 261:321 31.07.24 Essex Eagles – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 290:291 15.08.23 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 251:250 23.08.16 Leicestershire County Cricket Club – Essex Eagles – 413:423 19.06.16 Essex Eagles – Leicestershire County Cricket Club – 401:402 |
Standings
2025
| Pts | W | L | D | N/R | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nottinghamshire | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7866:6806 | 224 |
| 2 | Surrey | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 7402:7260 | 208 |
| 3 | Somerset | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7099:6505 | 181 |
| 4 | Sussex | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6964:6494 | 172 |
| 5 | Essex | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 7049:6897 | 172 |
| 6 | Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6522:7582 | 172 |
| 7 | Yorkshire | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 6876:6269 | 168 |
| 8 | Hampshire | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6064:6981 | 145 |
| 9 | Durham | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6935:7690 | 144 |
| 10 | Worcestershire | 14 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 6453:6746 | 103 |
County Championship One Cricket Outrights
1. Surrey: 3.4 (25.17%)
2. Nottinghamshire: 4 (21.39%)
3. Warwickshire / Birmingham Bears: 6 (14.26%)
4. Somerset: 7 (12.23%)
5. Essex: 11 (7.78%)
6. Glamorgan: 13 (6.58%)
7. Sussex: 15 (5.71%)
8. Yorkshire: 17 (5.03%)
9. Hampshire: 67 (1.28%)
10. Leicestershire: 151 (0.57%)
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