“Jamie Vardy Leaves Fans in Tears with Fairytale Farewell Goal – You Won’t Believe His Final Stats
Jamie Vardy Bids Farewell to King Power Stadium with 200th Goal
Jamie Vardy wrapped up his incredible 13-year journey with Leicester City in signature style—by finding the back of the net.
In what was a symbolic and emotional final home appearance, Vardy scored the opening goal in a 2-0 win over fellow relegated side Ipswich Town. While the match held little significance in terms of league standings, it marked the end of an era for one of Leicester’s most iconic players.
Vardy’s goal brought his tally to 200 goals in exactly 500 appearances for the Foxes, a fitting milestone before he was substituted late in the second half to a rousing ovation from the home crowd.
Supporters flooded social media with emotional tributes and messages of appreciation:
- Riz shared: “That goal and celebration brought a tear to my eye. It’s been a long time since something #LCFC-related moved me like that. It had to be Vardy.”
- Jack Rafferty praised James Justin, saying: “I don’t care about earlier form—Justin’s assist makes him my player of the season.”
- Andrew Webb added: “200 goals for @vardy7. What a club legend. Going out the only way he could—on a high.”
- George commented: “Great touch by the team giving Vardy a guard of honour. You rarely see that. The Vardy Party is officially over.”
- Dom wrote: “@vardy7, you’re a legend. Thank you for everything you’ve done for #LCFC. You’ll be missed but never forgotten. Once a Fox, always a Fox!”
- Daryl Woolley summed it up: “Not the season we hoped for, but a fairytale ending to Vardy’s unforgettable 13 years.”
- Leicester Fan TV expressed: “Thank you, Jamie Vardy, for the best 13 years in our club’s history. Good luck—wish you’d stay one more season!”
As the curtain falls on Vardy’s time at Leicester, he leaves behind a legacy few can match, forever etched in the club’s history.
