With the festive season drawing near, LCFC.com reminisces about some of Leicester City’s most unforgettable victories from yesteryears. The holiday period frequently brings forth a flurry of exhilarating matches, as a packed fixture list unfolds between Christmas Day and the advent of the New Year, setting the stage for unexpected outcomes and thrilling encounters.
As Leicester City prepares for their Boxing Day clash against Ipswich Town, it’s fitting to recall some of the club’s most cherished holiday triumphs.
During Peter Taylor’s tenure at the turn of the millennium, Leicester City enjoyed a spectacular start under his management, positioning themselves impressively in the Premier League standings. Despite falling behind early in a home encounter with West Ham United, the Foxes displayed resilience as Muzzy Izzet swiftly equalized. Later, Robbie Savage’s skillful finish, following Stefan Oakes’ inspired delivery, propelled Leicester to a jubilant victory.
A defining Boxing Day saw Leicester, then under Claude Puel, confronting the reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City. Amidst a captivating showdown, Jamie Vardy set up Marc Albrighton for an equalizer, preceding Ricardo Pereira’s remarkable match-winning goal. Leicester emerged triumphant, securing a spirited win and advancing to seventh place in the top-flight standings.
Reflecting back on an earlier encounter, Leicester’s journey to the capital to face Chelsea bore witness to a monumental victory. James Maddison’s astute assist paved the way for Jamie Vardy’s thunderous strike, breaching Chelsea’s resolute defense and notching Leicester’s first home goal against the Blues in over 300 minutes. The Foxes’ resolute performance withstood intense second-half pressure, clinching a memorable away victory and inflicting Chelsea’s first home defeat of the season.
Amidst the quest for Premier League promotion in the 2002/03 season, Leicester City faced challenging weather conditions in Brighton while vying to close the gap on league leaders Portsmouth. Notably, Brian Deane converted an effort that seemed to give Leicester a much-deserved lead, only to see the decision met with controversy, resonating across the loyal Blue Army in attendance.
