Leicester's Jamie Vardy Scores 200th Goal in Final Home Match

Jamie Vardy concluded his 13-year Leicester City career with a memorable final home appearance, scoring his 200th goal for the club in a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town. The 38-year-old striker made his 500th and final appearance exactly 13 years after joining Leicester from Fleetwood Town, capping a career highlighted by a Premier League title in 2016 and an FA Cup win in 2021. Vardy's goal came in the 28th minute, and Kasey McAteer added a second goal, marking his first Premier League goal, ensuring a victorious farewell despite both teams facing relegation. The occasion was marked by fans waving 'Thank You Vards' flags, banners celebrating his achievements, and a standing ovation when he was substituted, with calls from supporters for a statue in his honor. Leicester City chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha praised Vardy as the club's greatest player and symbol of its most successful era. Vardy's final home game was a poignant celebration of his legacy amid a challenging season for Leicester.