Back to the Leicester City Newsfeed

Leicester City book their place in the FA Cup final against Chelsea as Kelechi Iheanacho's second-half strike seals Wembley win over Southampton

Daily Mail | April 18, 2021

Related Topics: Southampton F.C., Jamie Vardy, Leicester City F.C., strike, FA Cup Final, Chris Kavanagh, James Maddison, Kasper Schmeichel, Mustapha Diallo, Timothy Castagne

Just when we thought there were no more chapters left of the Jamie Vardy story, the Leicester striker decided to write another.

Vardy’s thrilling charge early in the second half created the winning goal for Kelechi Iheanacho early in the second half and sent Leicester into their first FA Cup Final since 1969.

In their 137-year existence they have never won this trophy, despite reaching four finals.

Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates scoring the only goal in the FA Cup semi-final for Leicester City
Jamie Vardy punches the air in delight after the Foxes secured a place in the FA Cup final
Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers greets Wilfried Ndidi following his side's victory at Wembley

Chelsea will not like the idea of facing Vardy and company as they chase another slice of history, after their stunning Premier League title five years ago.

See full article at Daily Mail