Leicester City secured their sixth Premier League victory of the season with a convincing 2-0 win over Ipswich Town at the King Power Stadium. The match was highlighted by a historic moment for Jamie Vardy, who scored his 200th goal for the Foxes on his 500th appearance for the club, solidifying his legacy as a true Leicester legend.
Vardy’s Milestone Moment
Vardy opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark with a trademark low shot that found its way past the Ipswich defense and goalkeeper, following impressive buildup play from James Justin. The goal not only marked Vardy's 200th for Leicester in all competitions but also gave the Foxes crucial momentum in the first half.
McAteer Seals the Win
The victory was secured in the second half when McAteer unleashed a powerful strike that beat Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Palmer at his near post. It was McAteer’s first Premier League goal of the season, and it could have come sooner if not for the woodwork denying him earlier in the match.
Ipswich fought back, with Davis finding the back of the net late on, only to be denied by the offside flag. The visitors also struck the post early in the game and missed a golden opportunity through Hutchinson just before the break. Despite creating an xG of 1.56, Ipswich failed to convert their chances, while Leicester capitalized on their 0.70 xG to claim the three points.
Leicester's Late Revival Continues
The win marks seven points from four games for Leicester since their relegation was confirmed—a stark contrast to the five points collected across their 19 previous league matches. The Foxes now climb above Ipswich into 18th place, while the Tractor Boys drop to 19th.
Leicester will travel to Bournemouth on the final day of the season, while Ipswich host West Ham, both sides eager to end their campaigns on a positive note.
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