Leicester City Charity Match Schedule, Tickets, Stadium and Venue Info

Championship side Leicester City is commemorating its fairytale 2016 English Premier League title-winning season by organizing a charity match at the King Power Stadium. The reported game will see members from the title-winning squad representing Leicester City Legends, who will take on an All Stars XI squad, which will feature players from the 2016 campaign.

The club has revealed that the net proceeds from the charity match will support Leicester City in the Community and its work across Leicester and Leicestershire. The Foxes are looking to help at addressing some of the most pressing challenges, like mental health and physical inactivity, facing local communities.
The club believes that early support for children and young people by curating safe spaces for adults, through mentoring and access to sport, will bring forth meaningful difference to thousands of lives each year. According to former club captain Wes Morgan, the Leicester City charity match was something that was internally being discussed, as it brings familiar faces together to reconnect while also providing an opportunity to thank fans.

Why Is The Charity Match Named 5000/1 Anniversary Match?

The 2014-15 season saw Leicester City FC barely manage survival in the English Premier League before the arrival of Italian head coach Claudio Ranieri. Before the start of the 2015-16 season in the top division of English football, bookmakers were offering 5,000-1 on the Foxes to stand any chance of winning the EPL title.

Leicester City beat those unlikely odds and lifted their maiden top division title after recording 81 points and beating top teams like Liverpool FC and Manchester City in the process. The fairytale season remains one of the most remarkable achievements in English football, and continues to capture the imagination of fans of the EPL across the world.

Where Can Fans Find Leicester City Charity Match Tickets?

According to the club announcement, fans will be made aware of all the information, including ticket information and confirmed participants, in due course on the club website or on its LCFC application. The game is expected to feature coach Ranieri's return to the touchline and Wes Morgan returning to captain the Leicester Legends against the All Stars XI.