DANNY WARD NEWS

Misses last three matches Ward (finger) was unavailable for the last three contests of the season.

Impact Ward had been replaced by Daniel Iversen as the preferred choice between the sticks prior to suffering his finger injury. With Ward seemingly out of favor, he may seek a better opportunity during the summer transfer window, especially after the team was dropped to the Championship.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with dislocated finger Ward won't play against Liverpool on Monday due to a dislocated finger, Owynn Palmer-Atkin of BBC Sport reports.

Impact Ward wasn't going to start over Daniel Iversen at this point, so his absence likely didn't impact the starting XI. In Ward's stead, Alex Smithies will serve as the reserve keeper in the squad.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benched on Saturday Ward is serving as the backup keeper for Saturday's match against Brentford.

Impact Ward takes up a role on the bench with Daniel Iversen making his first start of the season. Ward has struggled, allowing 43 goals in 28 league starts on the season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in loss Ward made three saves and one clearance in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Ward could not do much to avoid the home loss, conceding twice in the first half and once more in the second. The goalkeeper still has only six clean sheets in the season, the last one in mid-November. He will now look to bounce back at Brentford on Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stops penalty in loss Ward had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Southampton. He also stopped a penalty in the first half.

Impact Ward was magnificent in stopping a penalty from James-Ward Prowse in the first half, but he could've done nothing on the sequence that led to Carlos Alcaraz's goal in a one-on-one situation. His fantasy value is not very high right now since Leicester are riding a three-game losing streak in the Premier League.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One save in defeat Ward recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Arsenal.

Impact Ward and his defensive unit actually did well to limit the damage in this contest, as Arsenal controlled possession throughout. Still, the defeat is another tough blow for an ailing Foxes squad trying to avoid relegation.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blown away in loss Ward recorded five saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Manchester United.

Impact Ward had a busy day, piling on five saves but still allowing three goals during the rout. The goalkeeper had a tough day all around, with major volume and little help in front of him leaving him undone. Ward will hope for more help from his teammates going forward.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in loss Ward made three saves and conceded one goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over Spurs.

Impact Ward had a solid match Saturday, as he conceded just once in a win over Spurs. A lot of credit goes to the Leicester defense for only allowing just four shots on target. Still, Ward has failed to keep a clean sheet in his past seven matches, and has conceded two or more goals in five of those matches. He faces a difficult matchup next Sunday at Manchester United who have scored 36 goals in 22 league matches this season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals to Villa Ward made three saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Aston Villa.

Impact Ward was beaten by an Ollie Watkins strike and an own goal from Harry Souttar on Saturday, but his side eventually earned a tough win thanks in part to an inspired Kelechi Iheanacho performance. Next weekend he will face Tottenham, which have scored 40 goals in 21 matches this season, the third-highest scoring team in the Premier League.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in tie Ward had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Brighton.

Impact Ward let in another two goals to continue his struggling form of late. He has now conceded nine goals in the last five matches. His previous eight contests before the winter break were outstanding with six clean sheets and just three goals allowed. Despite the Welshman having the sixth most saves in the league with 59, he has not been able to get into the right rhythm since returning from the World Cup. He may sit out the next match with FA Cup play next Sunday against Walsall as Daniel Iversen typically plays in league cup matches.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice versus Forest Ward made three saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Ward had everything under control during the first half but then was beaten twice by Brennan Johnson during the second frame for one more game with multiple goals allowed, the third over the four matches the goalkeeper played since returning from the World Cup. Ward will try to bounce back during next Saturday's home clash against Brighton.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in defeat Ward allowed a goal while making a save during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Fulham.

Impact Ward conceded the lone goal of the match in the 17th minute as Leicester dropped all three points on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed 31 goals in 18 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 54.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Ward made five saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Ward stopped all five shots he faced but conceded twice via Wout Faes own goals. The goalkeeper actually made some incredible stops but comes away with a tough day on the scoresheet. Ward will hope for more help from his defense in the second half of the Premier League.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten by two own goals Ward allowed two goals while making five saves during Friday's 2-1 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Ward conceded two first half goals, both coming via Wout Faes own goal. The keeper has now allowed 30 goals in 17 league starts while his five saves upped his season total to 53.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chased for three in loss Ward conceded three goals while making two saves during Monday's 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United.

Impact Ward had previously rattled off a streak of four clean sheets in five matches prior to the international break, but all that momentum was long gone during Monday's debacle. With a trip to Anfield next on the schedule Friday, it's unlikely that an easy bounce-back performance is in the cards later this week.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in win Ward kept a clean sheet during Tuesday's 3-0 win over MK Dons in the Carabao Cup.

Impact Ward had a tough World Cup but kept a clean sheet during his first match back with Leicester. The goalkeeper started all 15 matches before the World Cup break, making 46 saves and conceding 25 goals, while keeping six clean sheets.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals to England Ward made four saves but conceded three goals in Tuesday's 3-0 defeat against England.

Impact Ward was beaten by a Phil Foden tap-in and a brace from Marcus Rashford on Tuesday as Wales finish bottom of Group B in the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice against Iran Ward had no saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 0-2 loss to Iran.

Impact Ward came in after Wayne Hennessey was red-carded, and he couldn't catch a deadly precise effort by Ramin Rezaeian, while Roozbeh Cheshmi beat him on a one-on-one. He'll get the start in the group stage finale versus England Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against West Ham Ward made six saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against West Ham United.

Impact Ward kept his sixth clean sheet of the season on Saturday, all of them coming in Leicester's last eight games since the start of October. Now he will travel to Qatar to compete in the World Cup with Wales.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Everton Ward made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Everton.

Impact Ward has now kept five shutouts and conceded just three goals in seven matches since the start of October after beginning the season with 22 goals allowed and no clean sheets in his first seven. He will be ready for next weekend's clash against West Ham, which have scored just 12 times in 14 Premier League games.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in loss Ward kept a clean sheet with four saves made during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Ward had a three-match shutout streak ended by a perfectly placed free kick from Kevin De Bruyne. As Ward still played well just to keep his team in contention, the defense should continue to look strong even if scoring support hasn't happened as easily.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight clean sheet Ward made five saves and one clearance in Sunday's 4-0 win against Wolverhampton.

Impact Ward started the 2022/23 season looking shaky and struggling all aspects of the game, now he has three clean sheets in a row and four in his last five matches. The keeper is seemingly coming into his own and Leicester seem to be finding some consistency defensively. Ward takes on Manchester City next time out, and a clean sheet there would make this run truly special.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out Leeds at home Ward made two saves and one clearance while maintaining a clean sheet during Thursday's 2-0 victory over Leeds United.

Impact Ward wasn't overly troubled by an uninspired Leeds attack, but the clean sheet result is welcomed nonetheless. Foxes' back line appears to slowly be finding some structure as the season rolls along, and Ward is a primary beneficiary. He now has three shutouts across his last four starts and is averaging almost three saves per match during that span. Next up for Leicester is a trip to Wolverhampton to face a squad that have struggled to score regularly of late.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Holds on to clean sheet Ward registered a save in Saturday's 0-0 tie to Crystal Palace.

Impact It was a slow day for Ward in the office with just one lone save to complete his second clean sheet of the year. It has not been an easy season for the Welshman with seven games of conceding two goals or more in 10 appearances. Despite completing two clean sheets in the last five matches, he has allowed 13 goals in that span. He does have a chance to get another clean sheet against Leeds on Thursday, who have scored seven goals in the last six matches.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Ward managed two saves and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth.

Impact Ward did not have much to do in Saturday's game which was largely played in the midfield. When called upon he did not produce any extraordinary saves that would have made a difference to the match outcome. He only faced four shots on target and conceded two of them, though he has not been well supported by his poorly performing defense. From nine appearances (all starts) he has conceded 24 goals, made 26 saves and only delivered one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE