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This article collates key records and statistics relating to Leicester City F.C., including information on honours, player appearances and goals, matches, sequences, internationals, season records, opponents and attendances.

Honours

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League

Cup

Appearances

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Most appearances

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  • All-time most appearances (Does not include wartime appearances)

Current players in bold.[1][2]

# Nat. Name Period League FA Cup League Cup Other[3] Total
1 England Graham Cross 1961–1975 498 59 40 3 600
2 Scotland Adam Black 1920–1935 528 29 0 0 557
3 Denmark Kasper Schmeichel 2011–2022 414 21 12 32 479
4 England Jamie Vardy 2012– 406 19 19 21 465
5 England Hugh Adcock 1923–1935 434 26 0 0 460
England Mark Wallington 1972–1985 412 25 23 0 460
7 England Steve Walsh 1986–2000 369 17 41 23 450
8 England Arthur Chandler 1923–1935 393 26 0 0 419
9 Scotland John Sjoberg 1958–1973 335 44 34 1 414
10 Wales Mal Griffiths 1939–1956 373 36 0 0 409

Consecutive appearances

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  • Most consecutive appearances – 331 by Mark Wallington (4 January 1975 – 6 March 1982)[1]
  • Most consecutive League appearances – 294 by Mark Wallington (11 January 1975 – 2 March 1982)[1]
  • Most consecutive FA Cup appearances – 52 by Graham Cross – (14 January 1965 – 24 February 1975)[1]
  • Most consecutive League Cup appearances – 21 by John Sjoberg (15 January 1964 – 4 September 1968) and Mark Wallington (9 September 1975 – 9 October 1984)[1]

Youngest and oldest appearances

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Goalscorers

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Top goalscorers

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  • Top 10 all-time top goalscorers (Does not include wartime appearances.)[1][4] Current players in bold.
# Nat. Name Period League FA Cup League Cup Other[3] Total Apps Goal Ratio
1 England Arthur Chandler 1923–1935 259 14 0 0 273 419 0.65
2 England Arthur Rowley 1950–1958 251 14 0 0 265 321 0.83
3 England Jamie Vardy 2012– 174 3 8 5 191 465 0.41
4 England Ernie Hine 1926–1932 148 8 0 0 156 259 0.60
5 England Derek Hines 1948–1961 116 1 0 0 117 317 0.37
6 Scotland Arthur Lochhead 1925–1934 106 8 0 0 114 320 0.36
7 England Gary Lineker 1978–1985 95 6 2 0 103 216 0.47
8 England Mike Stringfellow 1962–1975 82 7 8 0 97 344 0.28
9 Scotland Johnny Duncan 1922–1930 88 7 0 0 95 295 0.32
10 Scotland Jimmy Walsh 1956–1964 80 5 5 2 92 199 0.46

Top goalscorers in individual matches and seasons

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Other goalscoring records

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Internationals

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As of 25 February 2024

International honours

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As of 17 October 2024

The following players have been selected by their country while playing for Leicester City (including players both on loan at, and away from the club). The number of caps won whilst at the club are given, along with the date of the first cap being won while with Leicester City. Players listed in bold are current Leicester City players.

World Cup players

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The following players have been selected by their country in the World Cup Finals, while playing for Leicester. Players listed in bold are current Leicester City players.

Continental competition players

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The following players have been selected by their country in various continental tournaments, while playing for Leicester. Players listed in bold are current Leicester City players.

Scorelines

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Wins

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Draws

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Defeats

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Sequences

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Consecutive wins

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  • Most consecutive league wins – 9 (21 December 2013 – 1 February 2014)[12]
  • Most consecutive league home wins – 13 (3 September 1906 – 29 December 1906)[13]
  • Most consecutive league away wins – 7 (12 August 2023 – 28 October 2023)[13]
  • Most consecutive wins in all competitions – 10 (26 December 1962 – 16 March 1963)[1]
  • Most consecutive FA Cup wins – 7 (9 January 2021 – 8 January 2022)[1][14]
  • Most consecutive League Cup wins – 6 (16 September 1998 – 17 February 1999)[1]

Consecutive draws

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  • Most consecutive league draws – 6 (on three occasions)[13]
  • Most consecutive league home draws – 5 (on three occasions)[13]
  • Most consecutive league away draws – 5 (on two occasions)[13]
  • Most consecutive league 0–0 draws – 3 (on four occasions)[13]

Consecutive defeats

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  • Most consecutive league defeats – 8 (17 March 2001 – 28 April 2001)[13]
  • Most consecutive league home defeats – 5 (3 January 1959 – 18 March 1959)[13]
  • Most consecutive league away defeats – 15 (18 October 1986 – 2 May 1987)[13]
  • Most consecutive defeats in all competitions – 9 (10 March 2001 – 28 April 2001)[1]
  • Most consecutive FA Cup defeats – 7 (19 February 1985 – 5 January 1991)[1]
  • Most consecutive League Cup defeats – 9 (11 November 1975 – 6 October 1981)[1]

Consecutive games without defeat

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  • Most consecutive league games without defeat – 23 (1 November 2008 – 7 March 2009)[13]
  • Most consecutive league home games without defeat – 40 (12 February 1898 – 17 April 1900)[13]
  • Most consecutive league away games without defeat – 13 (21 December 2013 – 23 August 2014)[13]
  • Most consecutive games without defeat in all competitions – 17 (6 December 1924 – 28 February 1925)[1]
  • Most consecutive FA Cup games without defeat – 9 (7 January 1961 – 27 March 1961)[1]
  • Most consecutive League Cup games without defeat – 17 (25 September 1963 – 10 February 1965)[1]

Consecutive games without a win

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  • Most consecutive league games without a win – 18 (12 April 1975 – 1 November 1975)[13]
  • Most consecutive league home games without a win – 12 (22 November 2003 – 24 April 2004)[13]
  • Most consecutive league away games without a win – 23 (19 November 1988 – 4 November 1989)[13]
  • Most consecutive games without winning in all competitions – 18 (12 April 1975 – 13 September 1976)[1]
  • Most consecutive FA Cup games without winning – 7 (19 February 1985 – January 1991)[1]
  • Most consecutive League Cup games without winning – 9 (11 November 1975 – 6 October 1981)[1]

Consecutive scoring and conceding runs

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  • Most consecutive league games scored in – 32 (23 November 2013 – 16 August 2014)[13]
  • Most consecutive league games without scoring – 7 (21 November 1987 – 1 January 1988)[13]
  • Most consecutive league games without conceding – 7 (14 February 1920 – 27 March 1920)[13]
  • Most consecutive league games without a clean sheet – 37 (9 February 1957 – 26 December 1957)[13]

Individual League Seasons

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Wins

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Draws

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Defeats

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Goals Scored

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Goals Conceded

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Goal Difference

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Points

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Opponents and Familiarity

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All stats correct up to 19 October 2019

Home attendances

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Individual honours and awards

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Ballon d'Or nominees The following players have been nominated for the Ballon d'Or while playing for Leicester, the award is also referred to as the World or European footballer of the year.

PFA Player of the Year The following players have been named the PFA Player of the Year while playing for Leicester:

FWA Footballer of the Year The following players have been named the FWA Footballer of the Year while playing for Leicester:

English Golden Boot The following players have won the English Golden Boot for being the country's top goalscorer, while at Leicester (note: This applies only to players playing in the top tier of English football):

English Second Division Golden Boot The following players have won the golden boot for being the top goalscorer in the second tier of English football while at Leicester:[26]

Football League Awards Player of the Year The following players have been named the best player in their division in the Football League Awards while at Leicester:

LMA Manager of the Year The following managers have been named the LMA Manager of the Year or won their division award while at Leicester:

The Best FIFA Men's Player nominees The following players have been shortlisted for The Best FIFA Men's Player award, while playing for Leicester:

The Best FIFA Men's Coach The following managers have been shortlisted and won, The Best FIFA Men's Coach award while managing Leicester:

The Best FIFA Goalkeeper nominees The following goalkeepers have been shortlisted for The Best FIFA Goalkeeper award, while playing for Leicester:

BBC Sports Personality Coach of the Year Award

BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year Award

  • England Leicester City (2016)[34]

ESPN Team of the Year

  • England Leicester City (2016)[35]

Laureus World Sports Award

  • England Leicester City (2017)[36]

FIFA FIFPro World11 nominees The following players have been shortlisted for the FIFA FIFPro World11, while playing for Leicester:

PFA Team of the Year The following players have been named in the PFA Team of the Year while at Leicester:

References and notes

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