Sun May 18 12:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Vardy’s Farewell Looms as Leicester Host Ipswich in Relegation-Bound Clash

**Leicester, UK -** Jamie Vardy is poised to make his 500th and likely final appearance for Leicester City as they host Ipswich Town on Sunday, marking a bittersweet end to a Premier League season that has seen both teams relegated. Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy confirmed Vardy, 38, will not be featuring in the final match against Bournemouth.

The match at the King Power Stadium carries significant historical weight as well. Both clubs find themselves relegated in the same Premier League season for a record third time (1994-95, 2001-02, and now 2024-25). Leicester will be looking to secure consecutive home wins for the first time since May 2022 after breaking a nine-game losing streak at home with a 2-0 victory over Southampton.

Ipswich, managed by Kieran McKenna, will be seeking to break a dismal run of form, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 17 league games and claiming only seven points from a possible 51 in 2025. Their away form has been a bright spot, however, with 68% of their points earned on the road, potentially setting a new top-flight record. A loss for Ipswich would result in their lowest ever points total in the top flight.

On the team news front, Leicester awaits a late decision on Ricardo Pereira’s fitness. Ipswich welcomes back Leif Davis after suspension and Nathan Broadhead who has resumed training. However, Kalvin Phillips remains unavailable, and Conor Townsend and Sammie Szmodics are still sidelined.

The historical record favors Leicester at home, where they are unbeaten in their last 10 league games against Ipswich. The last time Ipswich won an away game against Leicester was on 16 August 1980, with John Wark scoring the only goal at Filbert Street. Leicester last home defeat by Ipswich was a 2-1 loss in the second tier in December 2002.

All eyes will be on Jamie Vardy as he aims to mark his milestone appearance with his 200th goal for the club. He currently holds the record for Premier League goals scored after turning 30, with 110. As both teams prepare for life in the Championship, this match offers a final opportunity for Premier League points and a memorable send-off for a Leicester legend.

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