{"match":{"id":708950,"date":"2025-10-18T18:45:00.000Z","status":"fixture","winner":null,"score_a":0,"score_b":0,"venue_type":"home_away","final_period":"soc_p2s","createdAt":"2025-06-27T07:29:58.013Z","updatedAt":"2025-09-29T03:13:18.488Z","gameweek":10,"attendance":0,"display_name":"2025-10-18 18:45:00 Leicester City FC vs Portsmouth FC","locale":"en","stb_id":"2025-10-18-14-00-00-leicester-city-fc-vs-portsmouth-fc","overview":null,"leg":"1/1","result_info":null,"interesting_facts_team_a":null,"interesting_facts_team_b":null,"match_summary":null,"key_quotes":null,"match_statistics":null,"match_timeline":null,"league_standings":null,"head_to_head_analysis":null,"link_buy_ticket":null,"position":null,"stb_internal_id":"0197b04b-0b79-7ec4-8e0a-a0b6dfea4d0c","overrides":null,"broadcast_link":null,"after_broadcast_link":null,"has_article_relations":null,"has_social_media_relations":null,"has_odds":null,"has_h2h":true,"has_overview":null,"has_statistics":false,"has_lineups":false,"has_predictions":true,"interesting_facts_team_a_html":null,"interesting_facts_team_b_html":null,"match_summary_html":null,"key_quotes_html":null,"match_statistics_html":null,"match_timeline_html":null,"league_standings_html":null,"head_to_head_analysis_html":null,"team_a":{"id":49685,"name":"Leicester City FC","short_name":"Leicester","tla_name":"LEI","type":"club","gender":"male","status":"active","official_name":"Leicester City Football Club","founded":1884,"colors":"Royal Blue,White","nicknames":"The Foxes","createdAt":"2024-11-04T12:40:42.664Z","updatedAt":"2025-08-17T01:26:42.069Z","website":"http://www.lcfc.com","address":"Filbert Way","address_city":"Leicester","address_zip":"LE2 7FL","locale":"en","stb_id":"leicester-city-fc","tier":null,"description":null,"top_position":null,"history_and_foundation":"## Leicester City Club Review\n\n**Leicester City** is a club that has proven that **nothing is impossible** in football. Founded in **1884**, the club was originally named **Lester Foss**, and in **1919** received its current name.\n\nThe home arena is **King Power Stadium**, where every match turns into a battle. But the club made a real explosion in **2016**, when it became the **champion of England**, bypassing the giants and leaving the entire football world in shock.","sporting_achievements":"## Leicester City: the history of the club\n\nFor most of its existence, **Leicester** was a classic middle-of-the-pack **balancing between the Premier League and the Championship**. No big titles, no superstars, no ambitions for anything more.\n\nEverything changed in **2010**, when the club was acquired by **Thai businessman Vishay Srivaddanaprabha**.\n\nIn the **2014/15** season, Leicester miraculously avoided relegation from the Premier League, winning **7 of their last 9 matches**. No one could have predicted that this team would make **the biggest sensation in the history of football** the very next season.\n\nThe **2015/16** season started without much expectation, but **Claudio Ranieri**'s team, with **Jamie Vardy**, **Riyadh Mahrez** and **N'Golo Kante**, began to collect victory after victory. **Bookmakers gave odds of 5000 to 1** for Leicester to win the championship. But it happened. In May **2016**, the Foxes lifted the **Premier League Cup** over their heads.","club_identity":"## Leicester City: King Power Stadium\n\nFootball clubs build legends not only because of victories, but also because of the atmosphere that prevails in their arenas. **King Power Stadium**, which accommodates **32 thousand fans**, has become a real fortress for the \"foxes\".\n\nThe stadium, opened in **2002**, has experienced ups and downs with the club. It was here that the team created the **miracle-2016**, it was here that the fans experienced the sad day of **2018**, when the owner of the club **Vishai Srivaddanaprabha** died tragically.\n\n## Leicester City: achievements\n\nWhen they talk about **Leicester**, the first thing that comes to mind is **Championship 2016**. But this club also has other trophies:\n\n* **Champion of England** – 2016.\n* **FA Cup** – 2021.\n* **FA Super Cup** – 1971, 2021.\n* **England League Cup** – 3 times (1964, 1997, 2000).","current_status_and_future":"## Leicester City: famous players\n\n\"Lys\" could not always afford expensive transfers, but they knew how to find **hidden talents**, who later became legends:\n\n* **Jamie Vardy** is a striker who made his way from amateur football to the champion of England. His story is a Hollywood movie.\n* **Riyadh Mahrez** is a revelation who was bought for pennies and then sold to **Man City** for tens of millions.\n* **N'Golo Kante** is a player who changed the understanding of the defensive midfielder.\n* **Kasper Schmeichel** is a goalkeeper whose contribution to Leicester's championship cannot be overstated.\n* **Harry Lineker** is one of the first superstars raised in Leicester.\n\nEach of these football players helped the club write new pages of history in different years.\n\n## Leicester City: interesting facts\n\n* Before the **2015/16** season, the bookies gave **5000 to 1** for Leicester to win the championship.\n* **Jamie Vardy** has scored in **11 consecutive matches**, breaking the Premier League record.\n* In the Championship season, the team spent only **31 million pounds** on transfers, which is less than one player **Man City**.\n* In **2021**, Leicester won the FA Cup for the first time in history, beating **Chelsea** 1:0.\n* Leicester is the only team that fought for survival two years after the championship.","stb_internal_id":"0192f731-14f7-7b22-b943-500fcf1bff73","overrides":{"name":"Leicester City FC"},"has_social_media_links":true,"has_social_media_relations":true,"has_membership_relations":true,"has_matches":true,"has_article_relations":false,"history_and_foundation_html":"

Leicester City Club Review

Leicester City is a club that has proven that nothing is impossible in football. Founded in 1884, the club was originally named Lester Foss, and in 1919 received its current name.

The home arena is King Power Stadium, where every match turns into a battle. But the club made a real explosion in 2016, when it became the champion of England, bypassing the giants and leaving the entire football world in shock.

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Leicester City: the history of the club

For most of its existence, Leicester was a classic middle-of-the-pack balancing between the Premier League and the Championship. No big titles, no superstars, no ambitions for anything more.

Everything changed in 2010, when the club was acquired by Thai businessman Vishay Srivaddanaprabha.

In the 2014/15 season, Leicester miraculously avoided relegation from the Premier League, winning 7 of their last 9 matches. No one could have predicted that this team would make the biggest sensation in the history of football the very next season.

The 2015/16 season started without much expectation, but Claudio Ranieri's team, with Jamie Vardy, Riyadh Mahrez and N'Golo Kante, began to collect victory after victory. Bookmakers gave odds of 5000 to 1 for Leicester to win the championship. But it happened. In May 2016, the Foxes lifted the Premier League Cup over their heads.

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Leicester City: King Power Stadium

Football clubs build legends not only because of victories, but also because of the atmosphere that prevails in their arenas. King Power Stadium, which accommodates 32 thousand fans, has become a real fortress for the \"foxes\".

The stadium, opened in 2002, has experienced ups and downs with the club. It was here that the team created the miracle-2016, it was here that the fans experienced the sad day of 2018, when the owner of the club Vishai Srivaddanaprabha died tragically.

Leicester City: achievements

When they talk about Leicester, the first thing that comes to mind is Championship 2016. But this club also has other trophies:

Champion of England – 2016.
FA Cup – 2021.
FA Super Cup – 1971, 2021.
England League Cup – 3 times (1964, 1997, 2000).

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Leicester City: famous players

\"Lys\" could not always afford expensive transfers, but they knew how to find hidden talents, who later became legends:

Jamie Vardy is a striker who made his way from amateur football to the champion of England. His story is a Hollywood movie.
Riyadh Mahrez is a revelation who was bought for pennies and then sold to Man City for tens of millions.
N'Golo Kante is a player who changed the understanding of the defensive midfielder.
Kasper Schmeichel is a goalkeeper whose contribution to Leicester's championship cannot be overstated.
Harry Lineker is one of the first superstars raised in Leicester.

Each of these football players helped the club write new pages of history in different years.

Leicester City: interesting facts

Before the 2015/16 season, the bookies gave 5000 to 1 for Leicester to win the championship.
Jamie Vardy has scored in 11 consecutive matches, breaking the Premier League record.
In the Championship season, the team spent only 31 million pounds on transfers, which is less than one player Man City.
In 2021, Leicester won the FA Cup for the first time in history, beating Chelsea 1:0.
Leicester is the only team that fought for survival two years after the championship.

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Officially known as the English Football League (EFL) Championship, this competition represents one of the most competitive and financially significant second-tier football leagues globally. The Championship football landscape features 24 clubs battling through a demanding 46-match season, with the ultimate prize being promotion to the prestigious Premier League. Despite being a second-tier competition, Championship statistics consistently demonstrate its popularity, with attendance figures often surpassing those of many top-flight leagues across Europe, reflecting its substantial fanbase and cultural importance in English football.\n\n## History\n\nThe Championship history dates back to its official establishment in 2004, though its roots extend much deeper into English football. The competition emerged as a rebranding of what was previously known as the Football League First Division, which itself had been the second tier of English football since the Premier League's formation in 1992. The Championship creation came as part of a comprehensive restructuring of the English football pyramid, aimed at enhancing the commercial appeal and competitive nature of the second tier. Throughout its Championship development, the league has maintained its fundamental structure while growing in financial power and global recognition. The competition has hosted numerous storied clubs during their journeys between the Premier League and lower divisions, including former European champions such as \"Nottingham Forest\", \"Aston Villa\", and \"Leeds United\" during various periods of their histories.\n\n## Competition Format\n\n**The Championship format** follows a traditional double round-robin system where each of the 24 participating teams plays against every other team twice—once at home and once away—resulting in a grueling 46-match season running from August to May. The Championship rules regarding promotion and relegation create particularly high stakes: the top two teams secure automatic promotion to the Premier League, while teams finishing third through sixth enter a playoff tournament culminating in a final at Wembley Stadium, with the winner claiming the third promotion spot. Conversely, the bottom three teams face relegation to League One. The Championship tournament utilizes the standard points scoring system: three points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. This intensive schedule and high-stakes promotion system contribute significantly to the league's reputation for unpredictability and drama, as teams battle not just for glory but for the transformative financial rewards that accompany Premier League status.\n\n## Famous Teams\n\nNumerous historic clubs have graced the Championship teams roster over the years, with some establishing themselves as particularly successful at this level. \"Norwich City\", \"Fulham\", and \"West Bromwich Albion\" have gained reputations as \"yo-yo clubs\" for their frequent movement between the Premier League and Championship. \"Newcastle United\" and \"Leicester City\" have used the Championship as a springboard for subsequent Premier League success, with Leicester famously going on to win the Premier League title shortly after promotion. The league has also featured fallen giants rebuilding their fortunes, including \"Sunderland\", \"Sheffield Wednesday\", and \"Derby County\". Championship clubs often share intense rivalries that add flavor to the competition, such as the East Anglian derby between \"Norwich City\" and \"Ipswich Town\", or the fierce Yorkshire contests involving \"Leeds United\", \"Sheffield United\", and \"Sheffield Wednesday\". These Championship winners at various points have demonstrated that success at this level requires a unique blend of tactical acumen, squad depth, and mental fortitude to navigate the demanding schedule.\n\n## Statistics and Records\n\nThe Championship records paint a picture of exceptional achievement within a notoriously difficult league. \"Reading\" established an impressive benchmark during the 2005-06 season by accumulating 106 points, setting a record that stands to this day. In terms of individual Championship statistics, players like Glenn Murray and Teemu Pukki have demonstrated remarkable goal-scoring prowess, with 30+ goal seasons that propelled their teams to promotion. The most consecutive wins record currently stands at 11 matches, jointly held by several teams including \"Huddersfield Town\". Championship players who have excelled include figures like Ivan Toney, who scored 31 goals in the 2020-21 season for \"Brentford\", and Adel Taarabt, whose 19 goals and 21 assists for \"Queens Park Rangers\" in 2010-11 represented one of the most dominant individual campaigns in the league's history. The competitive nature of the division is reflected in the fact that very few teams have managed to secure immediate returns to the top flight after relegation, underlining the challenging environment that makes Championship records all the more impressive.\n\n## Current State\n\nThe Championship season typically features an intriguing mix of relegated Premier League teams with parachute payments, ambitious clubs investing heavily in promotion pushes, and smaller teams overachieving through tactical innovation and player development. The current iteration of the Championship continues to serve as a crucial developmental platform for both English and international talents, with many Premier League clubs closely monitoring Championship today for potential recruitment targets. The financial gulf between the Championship and Premier League has grown substantially, with promotion now estimated to be worth over £170 million to clubs achieving this feat. This economic reality has transformed the Championship overview, creating an environment where the stakes couldn't be higher. The global broadcasting deals have expanded the league's international footprint, with Championship matches now regularly viewed across continents, cementing its status as arguably the world's premier second-division competition.\n\n## Interesting Facts\n\nAmong the most Championship interesting aspects is its unpredictability—statistically, it ranks among the most competitive leagues in European football, with the difference between promotion and mid-table often separated by just a few points. Championship facts that surprise many include the revelation that its average attendance figures regularly exceed those of top-flight leagues in countries like Italy, France, and Portugal. The league has witnessed remarkable Championship stories of both triumph and heartbreak, such as \"Huddersfield Town's\" unexpected promotion via penalties in 2017 despite finishing the season with a negative goal difference—the only team in English football history to achieve promotion with this distinction. The playoff final at Wembley is often referred to as the \"richest game in football\" due to the enormous financial implications of victory. Another fascinating aspect involves the tactical diversity displayed across the league, with successful teams employing vastly different approaches, from high-pressing systems to counter-attacking models, demonstrating that there is no single formula for Championship success—a fact that continues to make it one of football's most tactically intriguing competitions.","active":true,"short_code":"UK Champ","category":2,"top_position":null,"stb_internal_id":"0192f732-3aba-725a-a6ec-ee0f0e35c5e1","overrides":null,"has_article_relations":false,"has_social_media_relations":true,"inactive":null,"description_html":"

The English Football League Championship

Introduction

The Championship stands as the second-highest division in the English football league system, positioned directly below the Premier League and above League One. Officially known as the English Football League (EFL) Championship, this competition represents one of the most competitive and financially significant second-tier football leagues globally. The Championship football landscape features 24 clubs battling through a demanding 46-match season, with the ultimate prize being promotion to the prestigious Premier League. Despite being a second-tier competition, Championship statistics consistently demonstrate its popularity, with attendance figures often surpassing those of many top-flight leagues across Europe, reflecting its substantial fanbase and cultural importance in English football.

History

The Championship history dates back to its official establishment in 2004, though its roots extend much deeper into English football. The competition emerged as a rebranding of what was previously known as the Football League First Division, which itself had been the second tier of English football since the Premier League's formation in 1992. The Championship creation came as part of a comprehensive restructuring of the English football pyramid, aimed at enhancing the commercial appeal and competitive nature of the second tier. Throughout its Championship development, the league has maintained its fundamental structure while growing in financial power and global recognition. The competition has hosted numerous storied clubs during their journeys between the Premier League and lower divisions, including former European champions such as \"Nottingham Forest\", \"Aston Villa\", and \"Leeds United\" during various periods of their histories.

Competition Format

The Championship format follows a traditional double round-robin system where each of the 24 participating teams plays against every other team twice—once at home and once away—resulting in a grueling 46-match season running from August to May. The Championship rules regarding promotion and relegation create particularly high stakes: the top two teams secure automatic promotion to the Premier League, while teams finishing third through sixth enter a playoff tournament culminating in a final at Wembley Stadium, with the winner claiming the third promotion spot. Conversely, the bottom three teams face relegation to League One. The Championship tournament utilizes the standard points scoring system: three points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. This intensive schedule and high-stakes promotion system contribute significantly to the league's reputation for unpredictability and drama, as teams battle not just for glory but for the transformative financial rewards that accompany Premier League status.

Famous Teams

Numerous historic clubs have graced the Championship teams roster over the years, with some establishing themselves as particularly successful at this level. \"Norwich City\", \"Fulham\", and \"West Bromwich Albion\" have gained reputations as \"yo-yo clubs\" for their frequent movement between the Premier League and Championship. \"Newcastle United\" and \"Leicester City\" have used the Championship as a springboard for subsequent Premier League success, with Leicester famously going on to win the Premier League title shortly after promotion. The league has also featured fallen giants rebuilding their fortunes, including \"Sunderland\", \"Sheffield Wednesday\", and \"Derby County\". Championship clubs often share intense rivalries that add flavor to the competition, such as the East Anglian derby between \"Norwich City\" and \"Ipswich Town\", or the fierce Yorkshire contests involving \"Leeds United\", \"Sheffield United\", and \"Sheffield Wednesday\". These Championship winners at various points have demonstrated that success at this level requires a unique blend of tactical acumen, squad depth, and mental fortitude to navigate the demanding schedule.

Statistics and Records

The Championship records paint a picture of exceptional achievement within a notoriously difficult league. \"Reading\" established an impressive benchmark during the 2005-06 season by accumulating 106 points, setting a record that stands to this day. In terms of individual Championship statistics, players like Glenn Murray and Teemu Pukki have demonstrated remarkable goal-scoring prowess, with 30+ goal seasons that propelled their teams to promotion. The most consecutive wins record currently stands at 11 matches, jointly held by several teams including \"Huddersfield Town\". Championship players who have excelled include figures like Ivan Toney, who scored 31 goals in the 2020-21 season for \"Brentford\", and Adel Taarabt, whose 19 goals and 21 assists for \"Queens Park Rangers\" in 2010-11 represented one of the most dominant individual campaigns in the league's history. The competitive nature of the division is reflected in the fact that very few teams have managed to secure immediate returns to the top flight after relegation, underlining the challenging environment that makes Championship records all the more impressive.

Current State

The Championship season typically features an intriguing mix of relegated Premier League teams with parachute payments, ambitious clubs investing heavily in promotion pushes, and smaller teams overachieving through tactical innovation and player development. The current iteration of the Championship continues to serve as a crucial developmental platform for both English and international talents, with many Premier League clubs closely monitoring Championship today for potential recruitment targets. The financial gulf between the Championship and Premier League has grown substantially, with promotion now estimated to be worth over £170 million to clubs achieving this feat. This economic reality has transformed the Championship overview, creating an environment where the stakes couldn't be higher. The global broadcasting deals have expanded the league's international footprint, with Championship matches now regularly viewed across continents, cementing its status as arguably the world's premier second-division competition.

Interesting Facts

Among the most Championship interesting aspects is its unpredictability—statistically, it ranks among the most competitive leagues in European football, with the difference between promotion and mid-table often separated by just a few points. Championship facts that surprise many include the revelation that its average attendance figures regularly exceed those of top-flight leagues in countries like Italy, France, and Portugal. The league has witnessed remarkable Championship stories of both triumph and heartbreak, such as \"Huddersfield Town's\" unexpected promotion via penalties in 2017 despite finishing the season with a negative goal difference—the only team in English football history to achieve promotion with this distinction. The playoff final at Wembley is often referred to as the \"richest game in football\" due to the enormous financial implications of victory. Another fascinating aspect involves the tactical diversity displayed across the league, with successful teams employing vastly different approaches, from high-pressing systems to counter-attacking models, demonstrating that there is no single formula for Championship success—a fact that continues to make it one of football's most tactically intriguing competitions.

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