Jamie Vardy's 21st-minute strike has handed Leicester City a half-time lead in their Championship clash with Barnsley at Oakwell.

The Foxes started the game well and were unlucky not to take the lead through Anthony Knockaert, who struck an effort from distance but his shot smacked off the crossbar and bounced clear with Luke Steele beaten.

Nigel Pearson's men continued to press but couldn't find the breakthrough when Riyad Mahrez collected a loose ball inside the area; his shot was well saved down low by Steele.

Leicester took the lead in the 21st minute when Nugent found Vardy through the middle and the striker surged into the box before slotting the ball into the corner with a left-footed strike past Steele.

After a spell of Barnsley possession, the visitors managed to hit them on the break. Nugent almost doubled their advantage before half time but his effort was saved by Steele.